I'm consciously integrating AI into my life to reclaim my time and build the future I envision. This means I expect higher levels of independent problem-solving from myself and those I work with. Before bringing questions to me, please exhaust available tools and inference, especially AI. I'll engage deeply on novel problems that truly need collaboration, but I can't be the first stop for answers that exist elsewhere. As I become more time-rich through these practices, I'll have more space for what matters - both breakthrough deep work and wandering conversations. I'll do my best to signal clearly which mode I'm in to minimize friction. Before reaching out, please ask yourself: "Could I take any more independent effort on this?" - If yes → keep exploring - If maybe → try one more approach (AI, documentation, testing) - If no → come with what you've tried and where you're stuck, these are the exact challenges I want to tackle together