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Thoughts on WordPress, design systems, AI literacy, and building useful things on the web.
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How I Fixed a 403 Error When Updating WordPress Code Snippets
A 403 error stopped me updating WordPress Code Snippets, even though everything had worked perfectly before. The problem turned out to be my website’s WAF.…
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Don’t Maximise. Optimise.
Five mental models for knowing when enough is enough — and why optimising your time, money and effort can be smarter than maximising everything.
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How to Turn Scattered Intentions Into Focused Work
Focus begins with one clear decision. The Pomodoro Technique provides a simple structure for turning scattered intentions into focused, purposeful work.
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Borrowed Intelligence vs Owned Intelligence
AI can help you move faster, but real value comes from knowing which understanding you must own and which intelligence you can safely borrow.
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Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?
A simple decision-making question for knowing when to keep improving, and when the extra effort is no longer worth it.
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AI Rewards People Who Are Willing to Learn
AI is not a shortcut around learning, but a powerful advantage for people willing to stay curious, ask better questions, and keep improving.
