u/Mo_Reda_

I spent the last 6 months learning about AI agents, constantly trying to keep up with new tools, coding agents, LLMs, MCP servers, frameworks, and everything else that comes out. every time a new tool appeared and seemed better than the previous one, i switched my workflow, spent time learning it, setting it up, connecting servers, configuring skills, and so on. But lately I've been asking myself: Is this really the best use of our time? It feels like many of us spend so much time chasing tools that we forget what actually matters: creating value. Imagine if Steve Jobs were building startups today. Do you think he would spend most of his time comparing AI models, optimizing MCP setups, or switching between the latest coding agents every week? Probably not. He would spend most of his time understanding people's problems and figuring out how to create something they genuinely want. The technology would simply be a means to achieve that goal. I think many builders today are starting with the tools and then looking for a problem to solve, when it should be the other way around. One of Steve Jobs' most famous ideas was that you start with the customer experience and work backward to the technology. Maybe I've spent too much time focusing on the technology and not enough time focusing on the value.
Do you agree, or do you think keeping up with the latest tools is still worth the time?

I’m not looking for the usual advice (Pomodoro, eliminating distractions, sleep, etc.).
I’m interested in unconventional methods, mental models, environmental tweaks, or psychological hacks that genuinely changed the way you study and focus.
What’s the most underrated technique you’ve discovered?

Does anyone else struggle with learning from YouTube tutorials ?
I keep finding amazing educational videos and courses on YouTube, but I rarely finish them.
Sometimes the video is 1–3 hours long and I lose focus halfway through. Other times I finish it but realize I barely remember anything a few days later.
I’ve tried taking notes, speeding up videos, and even making summaries, but it still feels like a passive experience.
Does anyone else have the same problem, and if you know some solutions give me your experience 🤍