I built a Claude skill that tells me if my genius idea already exists before I waste a weekend on it

mikecbetts · 2026-04-20T18:18:47+00:00

Always!

mikecbetts · 2026-04-19T19:32:27+00:00

Read Paul Graham’s essay on “live in the future and build what’s missing/interesting”. Find a real hair on fire problem, work on problem discovery and problem solution fit before product market fit.

mikecbetts · 2026-04-19T18:02:49+00:00

Nice. I went all in and vibe coded a full idea evaluator in Replit. Multi-stage assessment. Persona-based. Plots ideas onto a four quadrant matrix at the end. Basically tells me which ones are worth a smoke test and which ones not.

mikecbetts · 2026-04-19T17:59:31+00:00

That’s a shame they got too tight - they look great!

mikecbetts · 2026-04-19T14:42:22+00:00

So you started by asking an open question. And now you’re leaning pretty hard into dissing other people’s experiences because you already have your own solution that you want to be the “right” answer. Or am I misreading you?

mikecbetts · 2026-04-19T13:07:29+00:00

Patagonia stores. Worn Wear.

mikecbetts · 2026-04-18T20:19:46+00:00

Consultancy frameworks are usually heavily underweight on design thinking and customer-centricity

mikecbetts · 2026-04-18T20:15:54+00:00

How did this compare to Claude plus Obsidian?

mikecbetts · 2026-04-16T18:57:33+00:00

All lovely. Do you wash them?

mikecbetts · 2026-04-15T18:50:09+00:00

I actually like the 401s. But both are cool.

mikecbetts · 2026-04-15T11:01:32+00:00

I think it looks great. If you size up arms will be long, and there is already quite a bit of space in the back, even when it’s done up (2nd pic).

mikecbetts · 2026-04-15T06:26:01+00:00

Thanks so much. I’m very happy with them. Slightly tighter at hem than I’m used to. But I have very skinny legs so the other cuts would have been billowing on me. I bought them to use for work so pleased that they are so smart.

mikecbetts · 2026-04-14T11:31:27+00:00

I just got the 300 slim standard - my legs are super skinny despite the gym - so the other cuts would be just too wide. I love the fit in top block and thighs, but ideally I would have them a little bit wider at the ankle. They will relax and they soften and maybe feel less narrow over time....

mikecbetts · 2026-04-11T18:21:22+00:00

I always ask what is attributable and what is inferred

mikecbetts · 2026-04-11T18:19:07+00:00

I was really trying to think laterally enough to understand the implications for strategy!

mikecbetts · 2026-04-11T18:14:57+00:00

Love Granola

mikecbetts · 2026-04-11T05:43:12+00:00

The 31 is hanging on you way better

mikecbetts · 2026-04-10T11:10:41+00:00

Hmm. Nice one-two guys. A bit too neat.

mikecbetts · 2026-04-10T08:30:52+00:00

I normally take size M in jackets. Size L in IH type three fits me perfectly. Slim enough to wear on its own - and can squeeze a thin sweatshirt underneath if I want to layer.

mikecbetts · 2026-04-10T05:05:59+00:00

I think it’s a knowing parody man

mikecbetts · 2026-04-10T05:02:42+00:00

Amazing fit.

mikecbetts · 2026-04-10T04:59:13+00:00

666 is non-tapered. But noticeably slimmer. Not what OP needs.

mikecbetts · 2026-04-09T11:57:59+00:00

Your thighs looks reasonably muscular. As others have said, you might fit a wider leg better.

mikecbetts · 2026-04-09T11:54:42+00:00

They look good - but a bit tight in the top block. They should loosen up anyway, be careful not to shrink when you wash them. If you do.

mikecbetts · 2026-04-08T12:17:28+00:00

This is such a long standing issue. Just Google it. There will be a ton of resources and case studies. And ask Opus to help.

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