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Join me as I share 15+ years of navigating complex systems—both technical and human. Thoughts on engineering, AI, career growth, and staying grounded in our fast-moving world.

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Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

How I approach fitness and health with an engineer's mindset—systems, data, and sustainable habits that actually work

AI & Automation

AI & Automation

My experiments with AI tools, what's working, what's hype, and how technology is reshaping how we work and think

Mental Optimization

Mental Optimization

Thoughts on clear thinking, decision-making frameworks, and the mental models that help navigate complexity

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The Inheritance 2040

Google calls it the '5% problem.' AI can personalize the curriculum, but it cannot supply the drive. Why the true inheritance of the AI age isn't knowledge—it's the discipline to keep learning when no one is watching.

Michael Sweatt
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