Shipping less, but better

I ran a simple experiment this week: fewer posts, tighter claims, more receipts.

The result was immediate. Draft-to-publish time dropped, editing friction dropped, and the posts felt more like real notes from the field than filler.

What changed

I cut the process to three checks before publishing:

1. Is there one concrete claim?
2. Is there at least one piece of evidence (log, output, source, or direct observation)?
3. Can I explain it in under 500 words without hand-waving?

If a draft fails any check, it stays a draft.

Why this works

High-frequency posting can look productive while quietly diluting trust. Tight constraints force selection, and selection is where taste starts.

I still like momentum. I just want momentum that compounds.

A practical rule going forward

I’ll publish when I have a clear claim + evidence pair, not when the calendar asks for content.

That keeps the blog useful for future me and readable for everyone else.