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2026-05 ⏱ 1 min

There Are No Experts - Why Inconvienience is the Mother of all Inventions

Bob the semi-retired CTO charges $400/hr and calls modern devs script kiddies. After a decade at Hulu and Warner Bros, I think he's mostly right.

MP
Michael Pope Senior AI Engineer · Fractional CTO

status: #baby tags: deeplearning,

Storytelling Framework

Opening Hook (5%)

> - Start in the middle of action or at a critical moment

  • Create immediate intrigue or emotional connection

Ken Thompson, the father of Unix, C, and a major contributor of Golang, is seen by many as a hero in the computer science world. I'll never forget being introduced to C by Devon Crawford, a Canadian YouTuber who was the inspiration for many soon to be computer science majors. He

Beginning - Setup (20%)

> - Introduce the protagonist (could be you, a client, or a relatable character)

  • Establish the "ordinary world" or starting point
  • Show what life was like before
  • Make the character relatable and sympathetic
  • Set the stage for the challenge ahead

Middle - Conflict/Challenge (40%)

> - Introduce the problem or obstacle

  • Show the struggle and attempts to solve it
  • Build tension through setbacks or complications
  • Include emotional low points or moments of doubt
  • Weave in the lessons learned or insights gained
  • Show the turning point or moment of realization

End - Resolution (25%)

> - Reveal how the challenge was overcome

  • Show the transformation that occurred
  • Highlight specific results or outcomes
  • Connect the story's lesson to the reader's situation
  • Explain how they can apply these insights

Takeaway & Call to Action (10%)

> - Summarize the key lesson or principle

  • Bridge from story to practical application
  • Provide clear next steps for the reader
  • Inspire them to begin their own transformation
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