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    January 17, 2026

    The “Copy-Paste” Tax 📉

    We spend so much time building the future, yet we still spend our afternoons manually moving text from a chat window to a CMS. I wanted a bridge, so I built one.

    Uncategorized
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    January 15, 2026

    I Built My Own Writing Assistant (Here’s Why)

    How custom Claude skills transformed content creation from 3 hours to 1 hour without losing authentic voice or strategic thinking.

    AI
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    January 14, 2026

    You’re Competing With Everyone (And That’s Fine)

    Competing with the entire internet? Five genuine readers matter more than fake engagement. Choose authenticity over vanity metrics.

    Blogging
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    January 9, 2026

    Stop Stacking Tiny Tasks (Try This Instead)

    David Allen’s two-minute rule: If it takes less than two minutes, do it now. Why this simple trick clears mental clutter for developers.

    Blogging
  • How a Squeaky Jar Can Teach Us Better Team Communication

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    January 7, 2026

    How a Squeaky Jar Can Teach Us Better Team Communication

    A simple analogy from a developer friend that changed how I handle code comments and team collaboration. Label the squeaky jar.

    Blogging
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    January 6, 2026

    What an Over-the-Shoulder View Taught Me About Teamwork

    A heartfelt peek behind the scenes of revamping a plugin’s UI, and the lessons learned from watching a team turn hard work into happy users.

    Blogging, WordPress
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    January 4, 2026

    Test Post via MCP – Updated

    Testing MCP integration with WordPress abilities

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  • How to lose a happy customer in three steps

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    December 31, 2025

    How to lose a happy customer in three steps

    How subscription businesses lose loyal customers through silence. A real story about retention, communication, and why your best customers need reminders.

    Blogging
  • Vibe coding turns hobbies into products

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    December 28, 2025

    Vibe coding turns hobbies into products

    I found a “guess the song” app today. 50 songs. Simple interface. Still in progress. But it works. And it’s fun. Here’s what it reminded me: The builder didn’t wait for 10,000 songs.Didn’t wait for perfect UI.Didn’t wait for investor meetings. They shipped with 50. 50 is enough for a group of friends.50 is enough…

    AI, Vibe Coded
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