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In Defense of Struggle

Apr 20, 2026

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7 min read

In Defense of Struggle

Michael Hirsch
Michael Hirsch
The Apollo Trap

Apr 6, 2026

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6 min read

The Apollo Trap

Michael Hirsch
Michael Hirsch
Your AI Adoption Is Working. That's Not Enough.

Mar 23, 2026

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7 min read

Your AI Adoption Is Working. That's Not Enough.

Michael Hirsch
Michael Hirsch
The Unlock Isn't a Better Prompt

Mar 9, 2026

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7 min read

The Unlock Isn't a Better Prompt

How your setup matters more than your skills

Michael Hirsch
Michael Hirsch
The Board Game Problem

Feb 23, 2026

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8 min read

The Board Game Problem

Why showing people what AI can do doesn't make them use it

Michael Hirsch
Michael Hirsch
Follow the Money, Part 2: AI Makes It Worse

Feb 9, 2026

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7 min read

Follow the Money, Part 2: AI Makes It Worse

Michael Hirsch
Michael Hirsch
Follow the Money: Budget.xls > Strategy.ppt

Jan 26, 2026

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8 min read

Follow the Money: Budget.xls > Strategy.ppt

Michael Hirsch
Michael Hirsch
The AI Leadership Bargain

Jan 12, 2026

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7 min read

The AI Leadership Bargain

Michael Hirsch
Michael Hirsch
Domain Experience vs. Functional Expertise? Neither.

Jan 5, 2026

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9 min read

Domain Experience vs. Functional Expertise? Neither.

Michael Hirsch
Michael Hirsch
Context Rot

Dec 22, 2025

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5 min read

Context Rot

Michael Hirsch
Michael Hirsch
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