<aside> <img src="/icons/info-alternate_gray.svg" alt="/icons/info-alternate_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Inspired by Tom Whitell’s annual learning list, this is a tl;dr version of my learnings across a range of personal and professional interests.

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1. AI things

C.R.A.F.T.E.D. Framework for AI Prompts

• Context: Provide the background and the "what"
• Role: Define the persona the AI should adopt
• Action: State the primary, specific task
• Format: Specify the structure of the desired output
• Tone: Define the communication style
• Examples: Show, don't just tell
• Definition of Done (Constraints): Set the rules and boundaries

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2. Product delight framework:

• Product Delight Triangle - Delight requires three elements: remove friction, anticipate needs, exceed expectations.
• Functional vs Emotional Motivators - Great products balance both functional utility and emotional resonance.
• Delight Allocation Strategy - Allocate product delight efforts as: 50% low delight (functional only), 40% deep delight (functional + emotional), 10% surface delight (emotional only).
• 10 Delight Checks - Every product feature should pass checks for: business impact, alignment with core experience, emotional + functional value, sustainability over time, measurability, avoiding pitfalls, qual + quant validation, inclusivity, early integration, and balanced delight types.

3. Why buy a home?

• First-Time Home Buyers at Historic Low - First-time home buyers have dropped to a historic low of 21%, reaching a record median age of 40.

1. Repeat Buyers Drive the Market - The housing market is now driven primarily by repeat home buyers who leverage substantial home equity for large down payments or cash purchases.
2. American Homes Are Aging - Both American home buyers and the homes themselves are getting older.