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The Bullshit-to-Value Ratio: A Simple Way to Evaluate Any Process
Jun 23, 2025

The Bullshit-to-Value Ratio: A Simple Way to Evaluate Any Process

Stop wasting time on process theater. Use this efficiency metrics framework to identify processes with high bullshit ratios and implement process improvement that actually adds value.

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APIs: Because You're Too Dumb to Stop Copy-Pasting
Jun 21, 2025

APIs: Because You're Too Dumb to Stop Copy-Pasting

Stop copying data between 17 tools like a digital secretary when workflow automation could handle it in 30 seconds. APIs aren't mystical developer magic—they're productivity pipelines that save hours of mind-numbing work. Here's how to automate repetitive tasks without learning to code.

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How to Write Project Status Updates People Actually Read
Jun 20, 2025

How to Write Project Status Updates People Actually Read

Your project status reports are going straight to the digital trash. Executives ignore your novel-length reports because they're optimized for looking busy, not being useful. Here's a simple template and 5-step process to write status updates that actually get read and drive action.

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Get weekly emails that call out the bullshit your team is too polite to mention. ⚠️ Warning: May cause you to realize your job is 80% theater and 20% actual work.

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Get weekly emails that call out the bullshit your team is too polite to mention. ⚠️ Warning: May cause you to realize your job is 80% theater and 20% actual work.

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