FIELD NOTES
Articles.
The longer version of what we post on LinkedIn. What we got wrong, what we tested, and what we'd actually tell a friend.
STAY AHEAD
The AI Habit That's Quietly Making People Worse at Their Jobs
A Wharton study on nearly 1,000 students found a version of AI help that boosts performance and a version that quietly erodes it. The difference is smaller than you'd think.
2026-09-19
THE PAYOFF
The One Automation We Actually Kept Running
We tried a handful of automations while building this site. Only one earned a permanent place in our own workflow.
2026-09-19
THE METHOD
The Conflict of Interest We Almost Didn't Disclose
We nearly added a tool to the directory with a glowing recommendation and no mention of who was actually promoting it.
2026-09-19
THE NOISE
Why AI Expert Is Starting to Sound Like a Red Flag
The title used to mean something. Now it usually means someone found a new hobby six weeks ago.
2026-09-19
THE NOISE
You Don't Need to Watch AI News to Stay Ahead
A creator who tests AI tools for a living told her audience she deliberately waits months before trying anything new. That's not laziness. It might be the actual strategy.
2026-09-19