Muscle Memory and Mental Atrophy
It starts small. A pause before spelling rhythm. Letting the GPS run when you already know the way. That pause? It used to be fluency. Now it’s drift.
Nino Chavez
Why Friction Matters
The hardest part of writing isn’t writing—it’s sticking with your own thoughts long enough to figure out what you’re really trying to say. AI makes that part go away. Which is the problem.
Tool, Assistant, or Crutch?
Every tool starts off helpful. Then it gets easy. Then it becomes default. And if you’re not careful, default turns into dependency. That’s the moment to pay attention to.
Did You Hear Something?
Sometimes I think I’m hearing subtle signals that no one else picks up. Other times, I wonder if I’m just hallucinating signals to feel smart.
You’re Not Broken, But You’re Not Off the Hook
The story that you’re too damaged to change is just another form of avoidance. False exemption doesn’t always sound like pride—it often sounds like hopelessness. But even if you’re not to blame for how the storm started, you’re still responsible for how you move through it.
This Doesn’t Work for Me
False exemption often hides behind logic. We convince ourselves that the strategy is valid, the tool makes sense—but not for someone like me. This isn’t ignorance. It’s identity-protection dressed up as reason.
The Cost of Staying Dry
Choosing growth isn’t just about courage. It’s about cost. To change, you have to give something up—comfort, certainty, even identity. And deep down, many of us decide we’d rather stay soaked.