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June 2025

Three effective negotiation tactics
We don’t get what we deserve. We get what we negotiate.
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Ten principles of good design
Universal design via rules developed by Dieter Rams.
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Six writing rules George Orwell taught me
Clear prose doesn’t just reflect clear thought - it forces it
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How to build an AI startup in 3 hours
The people who build fast will win. AI makes the cost of iteration almost zero.
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Ten tips to write prompts that make chatbots shine
I asked chatbot Grok: If you were human, trying to get the best output from ChatGPT and other chatbots, how would you want to be guided to create…
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May 2025

Before building it, test if anyone wants it
Don't ask people if they would buy. See if they do, instead.
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Five more design principles informed by psychology
In high stakes environments, poor design doesn't just confuse, it kills.
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Five design laws informed by psychology
Great user experience is grounded in psychology, a deep understanding of how people interact with products and thoughtful design.
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Price discrimination: what, why and how
We can charge people for extras based on their willingness to pay
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