This week I’m showing up without a plan, and that’s kind of the whole point.

I was supposed to continue the AI in facilitation series, but I wasn’t feeling it. And rather than not show up at all, I decided to just tell you what’s actually on my mind right now.

In this episode I talk about:

* Why I’ve scaled way back on how much time I spend preparing these episodes — and why that’s intentional, not lazy

* The difference between consumption addiction and creation addiction — and why I think the second one is sneaking up on a lot of us right now

* How I’m using a Claude Project to support this podcast (quick peek behind the curtain for the AI-curious)

* And honestly — a little permission slip to say no to the things that aren’t high-leverage for your season of life right now

Short one this week. Real one this week. Hope you find yourself in it somewhere.

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