Over the past few weeks, I read through the best end-of-year and early 2026 AI posts to get a sense of where things are headed. Here are my favorites with tldr notes, tools, and takes.

Over the past few weeks, I read through the best end-of-year and early 2026 AI posts to get a sense of where things are headed. Here are my favorites with tldr notes, tools, and takes.

Last week, I saw a video clip of an Elon Musk interview where he talked about making more than you take. I've been thinking about it ever since.I'm a big fan of anyone who wants to build. Anyone who wants to make more than they take has my respect. That's the main thing you should aim for. To make more than you take. Be a net contributor to society. If you want to create something valuable financially, you don't pursue that. It's best to pursue providing useful products and services. If you d...

Last week, I saw a video clip of an Elon Musk interview where he talked about making more than you take. I've been thinking about it ever since.I'm a big fan of anyone who wants to build. Anyone who wants to make more than they take has my respect. That's the main thing you should aim for. To make more than you take. Be a net contributor to society. If you want to create something valuable financially, you don't pursue that. It's best to pursue providing useful products and services. If you d...

How do you pick the right idea? I've spent a lot of time thinking about this. I've started multiple companies and pivoted countless times. Last year, I took some time off to reflect deeply on what to work on next. And recently, I started a new company and picked a new idea I'm truly proud of. I wanted to share the lessons that impacted me while they were still fresh.1. Pick something you want.The easiest way to pick a good idea is to pick something you want. If you want it, there's a good cha...

How do you pick the right idea? I've spent a lot of time thinking about this. I've started multiple companies and pivoted countless times. Last year, I took some time off to reflect deeply on what to work on next. And recently, I started a new company and picked a new idea I'm truly proud of. I wanted to share the lessons that impacted me while they were still fresh.1. Pick something you want.The easiest way to pick a good idea is to pick something you want. If you want it, there's a good cha...

Last month, I parted ways with a long-time co-founder and friend. This was the hardest thing I've gone through in my professional life. Sharing a few "co-founder lessons" here in case they are helpful to others.Don’t co-found a company with a remote co-founderCo-founding a company and building a magical product is like making love, having a child, and raising it. It's hard to do this successfully from a distance. It's hard because, in the early days, startups are all about learning and moving...

Last month, I parted ways with a long-time co-founder and friend. This was the hardest thing I've gone through in my professional life. Sharing a few "co-founder lessons" here in case they are helpful to others.Don’t co-found a company with a remote co-founderCo-founding a company and building a magical product is like making love, having a child, and raising it. It's hard to do this successfully from a distance. It's hard because, in the early days, startups are all about learning and moving...

I took a break from social media for the past few months — no apps on my phone, logged out on desktop, muted group chats, and barely posted. Some observations: The good: I felt more focused and got more done. My mind was quieter, and I was more present with family, friends, and nature. The bad: I felt more alone. My thoughts were siloed and unsharpened, and I felt like I was learning slower. I missed my internet people and learning in public. I think the system that works well for me is using...

I took a break from social media for the past few months — no apps on my phone, logged out on desktop, muted group chats, and barely posted. Some observations: The good: I felt more focused and got more done. My mind was quieter, and I was more present with family, friends, and nature. The bad: I felt more alone. My thoughts were siloed and unsharpened, and I felt like I was learning slower. I missed my internet people and learning in public. I think the system that works well for me is using...