January 6, 2026
AI workflows are technically impressive, but there’s a deeper reason people are really amped about AI agents. This isn’t just new tech, it’s new psychology.
Until now, very few people have known what it feels like to delegate to total competency.
If you manage great people, or lead great teams, you know how it feels to put someone in charge who will get it done, get it done right, and get it done without drama. That kind of delegation — that depth of trust — is pure joy.
Delegating to competency lets you forget about it completely. That’s real leverage.
And now anyone can experience that. What was rare is now widely distributed. Everyone can feel it. And it feels fucking great. That’s a big reason why the exciteme…
January 6, 2026
AI workflows are technically impressive, but there’s a deeper reason people are really amped about AI agents. This isn’t just new tech, it’s new psychology.
Until now, very few people have known what it feels like to delegate to total competency.
If you manage great people, or lead great teams, you know how it feels to put someone in charge who will get it done, get it done right, and get it done without drama. That kind of delegation — that depth of trust — is pure joy.
Delegating to competency lets you forget about it completely. That’s real leverage.
And now anyone can experience that. What was rare is now widely distributed. Everyone can feel it. And it feels fucking great. That’s a big reason why the excitement is real, and fully justified.
-Jason
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