I started by asking if I fell for the hype. But the better question is what kind of system I am trying to build. This is a first attempt at separating thinking, creating, and capturing into different spaces.
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Does using AI make us less creative—or does it simply change what creativity looks like? I’ve noticed that when I bring AI into my process, I don’t stop being creative. Instead, my role shifts: from building everything myself to shaping, questioning, and remixing. It feels different, but no less real.
On Monday I wrote about limits, and how a clear edge helps me see the work. Today I want to look at what comes after: systems. Not the heavy kind with charts and checklists, but the small ones that make space feel lighter. Why small systems matter When I first heard the word “system,” I thought of corporate diagrams and endless processes. That picture didn’t match what I needed. I […]
Over time, my tools stopped feeling like silent assistants and started acting like collaborators. They don’t just carry my ideas anymore—they shape them, challenge them, and sometimes surprise me in ways I didn’t expect.
Lately, I’ve been wondering if the praise I receive from AI is helping me grow—or just keeping me comfortable. When does encouragement become a mirror, and when does it become a mask?
Some ideas aren’t meant to be finished. In this gentle reflection, I explore what it’s like to live with creative overflow—and how I’ve learned to let inspiration flicker through without always needing to catch it.