“Prosody:”
— Conversations with Things: UX Design for Chat and Voice by Diana Deibel, Rebecca Evanhoe a.co/cjP32wI
Very powerful prompt: “Explain it with gradually increasing complexity.”
Pitch script
Engineering release note
“Planning structures enable the agent to break down complex tasks into smaller subgoals and to reflect on past actions for improved future performance.”
— Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI by Shyvee Shi, Caitlin Cai, et al. a.co/42Yi6jh
“LLM functions like the agent’s brain, working in harmony with key components such as planning structures, memory mechanisms, and tools.”
— Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI by Shyvee Shi, Caitlin Cai, et al. a.co/gbBHGZP
“An AI agent, often termed as an AI “copilot,” is an intelligent system capable of performing complex tasks, requiring high-level reasoning, memory, planning, and the ability to interact with the world in a meaningful way.”
— Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI by Shyvee Shi, Caitlin Cai, et al. a.co/1a4B54Z
“Data loaders allow developers to pull in diverse types of data—be it structured from databases or unstructured like PDFs or PowerPoints.”
“Conversation is a cascade of behaviors and cues unfolding as two speakers respond to each other.”
— Conversations with Things: UX Design for Chat and Voice by Diana Deibel, Rebecca Evanhoe a.co/70gXuVR
Don’t fear failure. – Not failure, but low aim, is the crime.”
“Take things as they are. Punch when you have to punch. Kick when you have to kick.”
This quote emphasizes the importance of being present and responsive to the current situation. It suggests accepting reality as it is and reacting appropriately and effectively. In martial arts and life, this means not overthinking or hesitating, but rather taking decisive action when needed. It’s about being adaptable and responsive, handling situations with the necessary actions instead of being paralyzed by indecision or wishful thinking.
maintaining a high concentration of talent also meant firing good employees to make room for great ones
If layoffs are unavoidable, make them as painless as possible by giving affected employees other opportunities, whether it’s by helping them find jobs in other companies, giving them the chance to pitch business proposals and win grants, or providing them with training to gain new skills that they can use elsewhere.
by eliminating less-than-stellar workers, he was left with a higher level of talent per employee. This created a talent-concentrated environment in which top performers thrived: High-performing employees were eager to work with other talented workers they could learn from and who pushed them to produce quality work, which in turn increased individual satisfaction and morale
Launch Products Before You Feel They’re Ready
Always launch before you feel the product is fully ready. Otherwise, you’ll waste time building things no one cares about.
“Do things that don’t scale” is a startup strategy. In the early stages, focus on manual, personalized efforts to gain traction and learn about your customers, even if these methods aren’t sustainable for long-term growth.
Launch Products Before You Feel They’re Ready
Always launch before you feel the product is fully ready. Otherwise, you’ll waste time building things no one cares about.
Once you launch, listen to the data more than anecdotal user feedback. People are bad at articulating what they want. Look at how they’re using your product to know what they really feel
we are in an endless cycle of wasting our mental and emotional energy on things we can’t control. The only moment we can impact is the present.