A sustainable approach.
THE PROBLEM
New tools appear constantly. Evaluating each consumes time that produces nothing.
WHAT ACTUALLY CHANGES SLOWLY
The fundamental capabilities and limitations How to prompt well Where verification is needed
Learning those transfers across tools.
WHAT CHANGES QUICKLY
Specific products Interfaces Pricing
WHAT TO DO
Learn one tool well Review annually, not continuously Change only when something you need is missing
WHEN TO PAY ATTENTION
A capability that did not exist becoming available Your current tool failing at something you need A significant price change
WHAT TO IGNORE
Benchmark announcements Claims of being the most advanced Tools solving problems you do not have
THE HONEST ASSESSMENT
Most people would benefit more from using their current tool better than from switching.
Prompting skill transfers. Tool familiarity does not.
