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The Business That Doesnā€™t Chase Trends

Using AI to stabilize operations while culture shifts endlessly. Focusing on "Lindy" technologies and principles that have stood the test of time, rather than the "Tool of the Week."

Quick Answer

For search, voice, and "just tell me what to do".

Using AI to stabilize operations while culture shifts endlessly.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Lindy Effect: The longer something has lasted, the longer it will last.
  • Core > Edge: Focus AI on core operations (Accounting, Writing, Code), not on edge trends (NFTs, Metaverse).
  • Boring is Beautiful: Boring businesses make money. Exciting businesses make noise.

In-Depth Analysis

The Stationary Stone

The river flows fast. The stone stays put. The river is "Trends." The stone is "Value." A Trend-Proof Business uses AI to reinforce the stone, not to speed up the water.

What Doesn't Change?

Jeff Bezos famously asked: "What is NOT going to change in the next 10 years?"

  • People want lower prices.
  • People want faster delivery.
  • People want reliability.

AI Application

Don't use AI to chase TikTok trends. Use AI to:

  1. Lower costs (so you can lower prices).
  2. Speed up logistics (so you can deliver faster).
  3. Catch errors (so you are reliable).

Bet on the things that never change.

Playbook

1

The 'No-Hype' Rule: Wait 6 months before adopting any new 'revolution'. If it's still here, look at it.

2

The First Principles Audit: Does this tool solve a problem I actually have, or did I just see it on Twitter?

3

The 'Anti-Fragile' Stack: Build on open standards (Markdown, SQL, Email) rather than proprietary walled gardens.

Common Pitfalls

  • Shiny Object Syndrome: Rewriting your codebase because a new framework came out.
  • FOMO: Fear that you are 'falling behind' because you aren't using the latest beta.
  • Tech Debt: Adopting abandoned tools.

Metrics to Track

Tool Churn (How often do you switch apps?)

Tech Stack Age (Older is often more stable)

Maintenance Hours

FAQ

But AI is a trend?

AI is a technology, like Electricity. 'Crypto-AI-Metaverse-Web3' is a trend. Separate the physics from the marketing.

How do I stay competitive?

By being reliable. In a world of constant pivots, the steady hand wins the trust.

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