Pressure

Pressure

How does a good product get built?

Begin with the end in mind. The deadline.

Target and Timeline. For goals that don’t have immediate rewards we simply will not take action without a target and a timeline. Our brains have evolved millions of years to find the easiest way to survive. It’s worked for us so far, hasn’t it?

We feel hunger, so we forage, hunt, and cook.

We feel all sorts of abstract emotions. But in today’s modern world, satisfying our complex emotions involves navigating a litany of overlapping social structures and taming our own psychology. Science and experimentation has helped us to derive ingenious ways to get what we want in the long term by forgoing what we want in the short term.

The root of finance and money is exchanging value across time with one another.

AI sits on top of all of that and helps to create and find more opportunities to do anything and everything faster.

A story:

Once upon a time in the bustling city of Antville, there lived two ant colonies, the Swifts and the Steadies. The Swifts were speedy and loved quick wins. The Steadies, however, believed in planning, setting targets, and maintaining timelines.

One day, a massive storm passed through Antville, destroying the food resources the Swifts had gathered. Hungry and desperate, the Swifts turned to the Steadies for help.

The Steady Queen, a wise and generous ant, welcomed the Swifts and shared their food with them. Curious, the Swifts asked how the Steadies had ample food even after such a storm. The Steady Queen told them about their practice of setting targets and timelines, planning for long-term needs rather than just immediate wants.

"But why would you work so hard for something you don't need right away?" asked the Swift King.

"We learnt from humans," replied the Queen. "They have a concept called finance, which is about exchanging value across time. They work today to earn something they'll need in the future. We apply the same principle. We work today, gather food not just for now but for the future. It requires effort and discipline, but it ensures our survival."

The Queen then introduced the Swifts to the colony's AI, ANT-E, an ingenious tool that assisted in identifying food sources, optimizing paths, and maintaining their timelines. This AI was the Steadies' way of harnessing the modern world's capabilities for their survival, doing more in less time.

Impressed and humbled, the Swifts decided to change their ways. They began setting targets and timelines, working today for tomorrow's needs, and with ANT-E's help, they did so more efficiently. Over time, they flourished just like the Steadies, not just surviving but thriving.

The fable of the Swifts and the Steadies teaches us the importance of targets, timelines, long-term planning, and leveraging modern tools. It shows us that satisfying immediate wants can lead to peril, while thoughtful planning and delayed gratification can ensure survival and growth. The Swifts learnt the hard way that the pressure of a deadline or target, coupled with efficient use of AI, led them to better results and a more secure future. And just like the Swifts, we too can learn to channel the pressure of deadlines and modern tools into creating successful outcomes.

The day that LLMs stop giving us awe will be a sad one because this is amazing.

I asked for the story to be about Puppies.

Story 2:

Once upon a time, in a bustling neighborhood named Pupville, there were two dog families living next door to each other: the FastPaws and the SteadyPaws. The FastPaws were playful and lived in the moment, always chasing after balls, sticks, and their own tails. The SteadyPaws, however, believed in training, setting goals, and maintaining routines.

One day, a big thunderstorm swept through Pupville. The FastPaws' usual frolicking spots were destroyed, and their favorite toys were lost. Hungry and upset, they turned to the SteadyPaws for comfort.

The SteadyPaws matriarch, a wise and caring golden retriever named Goldie, welcomed the FastPaws and shared their shelter and toys. Intrigued, the FastPaws asked how the SteadyPaws had so many toys and were so calm even after the storm. Goldie told them about their practice of training, setting goals, and following routines, planning for long-term needs rather than just immediate wants.

"But why would you work so hard for something you don't need right away?" asked a young FastPaws pup.

"We learnt from humans," replied Goldie. "They have a system where they work today to earn something they'll need in the future. We apply the same principle. We train today, gather toys and learn tricks not just for now but for the future. It requires discipline, but it ensures our happiness."

Goldie then introduced the FastPaws to PUP-AI, an intelligent toy that assisted in identifying potential dangers, optimizing playtime, and maintaining their routines. This AI toy was the SteadyPaws' way of using modern capabilities for their wellbeing, creating more joy in less time.

Impressed and humbled, the FastPaws decided to change their ways. They began setting goals, following routines, and with PUP-AI's help, they did so more efficiently. Over time, they were just as happy and well-prepared as the SteadyPaws.

This tale of the FastPaws and the SteadyPaws teaches us the importance of setting goals, maintaining routines, and long-term planning. It shows us that satisfying immediate wants can lead to unexpected problems, while thoughtful planning and delayed gratification can ensure happiness and wellbeing. The FastPaws learnt that pressure of a routine or goal, coupled with efficient use of AI, led them to better results and a more secure future. And just like the FastPaws, we too can learn to channel the pressure of goals and modern tools into creating successful outcomes.

Not bad for less than 30 seconds.