dotey: Don't Ask AI What It Can Do — Set High Goals Directly
dotey · x · 2026-11-11
dotey shares a practical AI usage tip: don't ask a model what it can do before delegating — models don't reliably know their own capability limits, especially when unaware of available tools and Skills. Instead, give AI a goal directly and set the bar high, like a good manager providing direction, context, and tooling. He also suggests retrying previously failed tasks after each model upgrade.
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