Field notes from AI at work.
Frameworks, techniques, and honest comparisons for operators trying to make AI stick.
AI workflows that actually stick: a practical 5-step system
Most AI experiments die after week two. The workflows that survive share five traits. Here they are with real examples.
7 Claude Cowork alternatives worth trying in 2026
If Claude Cowork's desktop-only, $20/mo requirement isn't a fit, these seven alternatives cover most use cases — including a browser-first option.
Prompt templates are a trap. Do this instead.
Copy-pasting prompt templates from Twitter feels productive but doesn't build skill. Here's what to do instead.
The "one workflow by Monday" method for AI at work
You don't need an AI strategy. You need one workflow that runs by Monday. Here's the 90-minute drill.
Real vs fake AI productivity: five signals
Some AI tools make you feel productive; others make you productive. Here's how to tell them apart in under a minute.
Role plugins that actually save time: what to look for
A role plugin should collapse setup, not add options. Here's the checklist.
Why every AI result should have a public URL
Sharing is the fastest way to compound your team's AI adoption. Here's how public result pages change the game.
Cross-file patterns 101: how to find themes across 40 docs
Reading 40 documents is impossible. Finding patterns across them is easy with the right two-step drill.
Exporting AI results to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without pain
Office export is where most AI tools drop the ball. Here's the standard that actually works.
The Monday review loop: five minutes that saves your week
A five-minute Monday review turns AI outputs into compounding value. Here's the drill.
Team AI adoption in 30 days: a real playbook
30 days is enough to move a whole team from zero to daily AI use. Here's the calendar.
Stop installing AI desktop apps. Here's why.
Desktop AI apps add friction, break IT policy, and slow adoption. Browser-first tools win.