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Every week, I’m sharing links, articles and resources I found interesting.
This week's readings cluster around a question that's on everyone's mind: what does it mean to build and create when AI can do so much of the heavy lifting?
From philosophical frameworks for staying relevant to practical engineering workflows that treat AI as a multiplier, plus some tactical advice on morning routines and brand-building—here's what caught my attention.
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The Morning Routine for Peak Performance
Arthur Brooks shares his evidence-based morning protocol combining the ancient practice of Brahma Mahorta (waking before dawn), strategic caffeine timing, and high-protein nutrition. The standout claim: this routine produces four hours of optimal dopamine naturally—equivalent to ADHD medication—doubling typical creative output.
I found this interesting because it goes beyond generic "wake up early" advice with specific, science-backed mechanisms. The caffeine timing tip alone (delay 2-3 hours from waking to avoid afternoon slumps) is immediately actionable. And is also the one I’ve struggled with the most. 😅
Compound Engineering: How Every Codes With Agents
Dan Shipper's team at Every has developed a framework where AI agents write 100% of their code while developers orchestrate through a Plan-Work-Review-Compound loop.
Look, I’m by no means a coder or software expert. Until the AI helper launched in Notion formulas, I would struggle to get even the most basic formulas up and running.
But the last several months have unlocked what feels like limitless access to information and expertise, where anyone can level-up.
I found this interesting because it's not theory—recording lessons from each development cycle creates compounding returns—each feature makes the next easier to build.
They claim single developers can match the output of five using this approach. it's a battle-tested workflow running actual products used by thousands daily. The open-sourced compound engineering plugin for Claude Code makes this immediately usable.
Beyond coding, the idea of training agents to improve overtime is super useful, with applications far beyond code.
The Future of Work When Work is Meaningless
This is definitely something I’ve been thinking about a lot.
Dan Koe explores what happens to creative work when AI can automate everything—and arrives at a surprisingly optimistic conclusion. His "Swap Test" is a useful mental model: if you could swap the creator and the work stays equally valuable, AI can replace it. If it only works because you made it, that's your edge.
The post-labor skill stack (Agency → Taste → Perspective → Persuasion → Technical Know-How) is a framework worth bookmarking.
I like that he reframes the AI anxiety most creatives feel into something actionable. Instead of worrying about replacement, focus on what AI literally cannot access: your evolving perspective.
You Should Be Building Your Own Thing for the First 2 Hours of Every Day
A practical case against the reckless "quit your job and chase your dream" mentality. Although I have to shoutout my brother Dino for telling me this a long long time ago. 😉
Tim Denning advocates dedicating your first 2 hours daily to side projects while keeping stable income—a sustainable path they personally used to transition to full-time creating. Tactical tips include hiding your phone, planning the night before, and skipping warm-up routines.
This is exactly what I did for the last six months of my teaching career. I would take calls during teacher planning times, and set aside build time during early hours. It was exhausting but necessary to be sure there was enough demand to jump full time into Notion consulting.
The article is refreshingly honest about what actually works: not dramatic leaps, but consistent daily effort while staying financially secure. The desperation-driven building warning is something every aspiring creator needs to hear.
How to Build a Startup People Actually Care About
The author argues we're entering a new era where tech companies must become "lifestyle brands"—where product, story, and company presence all align with customer identity. Think Nike or Apple: every touchpoint reinforces who they are. Best tech used to win, then best distribution. Now? Best brand identity.
I found this useful because it explains why so many feature-complete products still fail to capture lasting loyalty. In a world where AI commoditizes capabilities, coherent brand identity becomes the differentiator.
Quick Hit: Tella Adds Google Workspace Integration
Tella now lets you embed videos as smart clips directly in Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets. Nice quality-of-life feature for teams already using Tella for async video communication.
Definitely still my favorite quick video creation product!
That’s all for this week. Thanks for being here! 🙏🏼
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