Tag systems thinking

Why Systems Crush Goals Every Time

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Goals are seductive. They promise clarity and direction. But they’re also fragile. Systems are different. They’re resilient, adaptable, and compound over time. Consider AI adoption. Setting a goal to ‘master AI’ is overwhelming. But creating a system – 15 minutes…

Why Systems Think Better Than You Do

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Your brain is amazing. But it’s also a mess. It evolved for survival, not spreadsheets. For hunting, not hypothesis testing. For quick reactions, not rational analysis. Systems, on the other hand, are built for consistency. They don’t get tired. They…

Why Your AI Workflow Trumps Raw Talent

Comparison illustration of a straight 'talent' path versus an ascending spiral 'workflow' path, demonstrating how systems compound over time

The most talented programmer can’t outcode a mediocre one with superior workflow. This truth hits harder in the AI era. Your ability to chain prompts, organize outputs, and maintain context isn’t just helpful – it’s the difference between stumbling and…

Systems: The Engine of Thought

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The Machine That Thinks Like Us We desperately want AI to think like humans. But humans don’t even think like humans. We think in systems, patterns, and mental models that have evolved over millennia. Our brains create shortcuts, frameworks, and…