Before approving any big idea, ask: what's the cheapest, fastest version testable within a week, instead of waiting for a full plan taking months?

You assume what others think of you — but never asked.

Invent at least three plausible reasons for a behavior that upset you, before you judge.

Before judging intent, call and ask — avoid 80% of misunderstandings.

If you vanished for two weeks with no contact, what stops? That's your urgent delegation list.

Just as you brainstorm 10 titles, generate 5 different thumbnail/cover concepts, and pick via a small sample, not instinct alone.

Know when to ask AI to generate new code versus review existing code — the two uses need different prompts and different caution.