Never write the same prompt twice. Save every successful prompt in a tagged, searchable file.

Imagine a safe place you always remember — invoke in crisis.

Recall a great old day in full detail — generates new positivity.

Don't pick vendor "by gut" — score on 6 dimensions with weights, pick by points.

When a member delivers excellent results but destroys team morale, separate performance from behavior via a clear standard and a direct honest conversation.

Add "think step-by-step inside <thinking> tags before answering" — boosts complex-problem accuracy 30-40%.

Don't adopt new tech until 6 months post-launch — time exposes flawed vs valuable.

End employment with least harm: 10 min, 3 clear messages, dignified exit.