# YAMMIE.NET

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## Posts

- [An AI Agent Made Me a Birthday Song. The Model Wasn't the Point.](https://yammie.net/an-ai-agent-made-me-a-birthday-song/): Things have changed so much in 2026, with the birth of the AI agents. Who could have guessed that one of the most memorable gifts for my birthday this year would come from an AI agent who works with me as my PA every day?
- [DayBook: A Human and AI Agent Workspace That Actually Works](https://yammie.net/daybook-human-and-ai-agent-workspace/): How I realised my AI assistant was never the problem, and built DayBook, a human and AI agent workspace, to fix the real culprit: my own fragmented data feeds.
- [I Didn't Build Workers. I Built Agentic AI Colleagues.](https://yammie.net/i-didnt-build-workers-i-built-agentic-ai-colleagues/): Six months in, an AI team I work with every day. How I set the team up from a non-tech starting point, what the stack actually looks like, and the economic thinking that made me build it as colleagues rather than workers.
- [The VIA Survey and Your Comparative Advantage](https://yammie.net/the-via-survey-and-your-comparative-advantage/): After writing about comparative advantage, an email from VIA Institute made me take their character strengths survey again. Three tests across four years returned the same top five. These are not skills I acquired. They are how I am wired. Here is what that means for deciding where to invest your time.
- [The Comparative Advantage of Being Bad at Things](https://yammie.net/the-comparative-advantage-of-being-bad-at-things/): We've been taught that success comes from fixing what we lack. But every hour patching a weakness is an hour not spent compounding a strength. Here's the economist's case for specialising ruthlessly, and letting teams, agents, and systems handle the rest.
- [How Compounding Works Beyond Money](https://yammie.net/how-compounding-works-beyond-money/): Compounding isn't just a finance concept. It works the same way with your habits, your health, and your knowledge. The skincare you apply daily builds on a stronger baseline. The sugary drink you grab every afternoon quietly spirals into something bigger. Written on a plane to Beijing, this article explores how compounding shows up in everyday life, and shares a practical framework for building habits that let time do the heavy lifting.
- [Trading Autonomy for Growth at Scale](https://yammie.net/trading-autonomy-for-growth/): After 4 years of entrepreneurship, I'm stepping into a corporate role not because my business failed, but because I hit a growth ceiling. This isn't about retreating, it's about strategic training. By trading some autonomy now for hands-on scaling experience, I'm preparing to build bigger in the future. Sometimes moving forward means making unexpected choices.
- [From Corporate Cubicle to Business Builder: My Corporate to Entrepreneur Transition Story](https://yammie.net/corporate-to-entrepreneur-transition/): Making the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship is daunting, but it can also be transformative. In this blog, I share my journey, lessons learned, and practical tools to navigate the mindset shift and challenges of building a business from scratch. Let's explore this corporate to entrepreneur transition together.
- [The challenge of finding the ideal co-founder (and being one).](https://yammie.net/finding-the-ideal-co-founder/): In this article, I'll share my journey of finding the right co-founder, the challenges of navigating mismatched values, and lessons learned on building strong partnerships. Discover how to identify commitment, align goals, and take action to create a collaboration that truly works.
- [Powerful Millionaire Tips to Rewire Your Mind](https://yammie.net/powerful-millionaire-tips-to-rewire-your-mind/): I'll share the millionaire tips that shifted my mindset—how to expect success, trust your instincts, embrace failure, and make every hour count. If you’re feeling stuck or unsure, these insights might just help you rewrite your story.
- [Life-Changing Decisions to Unlock Happiness](https://yammie.net/life-changing-decisions-to-unlock-happiness/): Life-changing decisions reshaped my life when I said yes to Shenzhen in 2007, leaving Hong Kong’s routine for the unknown. From quiet doubts to Shanghai’s vibrant pulse, one bold choice ignited a thrilling journey of growth and joy—proof that stepping beyond comfort can unlock happiness.  
- [Skyrocket Productivity with AI in Marketing Workflow](https://yammie.net/skyrocket-productivity-with-ai-in-marketing-workflow/): In this article, I’ll share how AI has transformed my marketing workflow, saving time and resources while boosting creativity. Discover practical tips to craft better prompts, avoid common pitfalls, and integrate AI seamlessly into your campaigns for smarter, faster results.
- [How I Learned to Ask Without Fear](https://yammie.net/how-i-learned-to-ask-without-fear/): Rediscover the power of asking and break free from fear and hesitation. In this article, I'll share how I overcame rejection, built confidence, and learned to make bold, courteous requests that transformed my personal and professional life. It’s time to ask for what you deserve—without fear.
- [How to Start a Business with Limited Resources in an Uncertain Economy](https://yammie.net/how-to-start-a-business-with-limited-resources-in-an-uncertain-economy/): Learn how to start a business with limited resources using skills, time, and tools. Start small, test ideas, and scale—action beats hesitation.
- [Overcoming Perfectionism: Lessons from Amateur Performers](https://yammie.net/overcoming-perfectionism-lessons-from-amateur-performers/): Recently, I had the chance to attend a concert performed by amateur singers, featuring a mix of art songs and arias from the classical repertoire. Having studied singing myself up to post-grade 8 standard over a decade ago, I could still recognise and appreciate many of the pieces. I imagine most of the audience shared a similar level of understanding about these pieces’ technical demands. As with most amateur concerts, the performers’ skill levels varied considerably, and any technical imperfections became particularly noticeable given the demanding nature of classical music. The audience, as audiences do, had plenty to say. Some comments…
- [Online Postgraduate Studies - My Experience](https://yammie.net/studying-for-a-postgraduate-degree-via-distance-learning/): I almost had a heart attack when a notification popped up around midnight on September 1, notifying me that the grades for our last assignment had been released on the portal. It’s not unusual that I get emails and notifications late at night. I currently reside in Hong Kong (+8 GMT), but Falmouth University is in the UK, where I’m studying for my postgraduate degree in Photography. I must admit that distance learning is not for everyone, especially if you’re a mature student having to manage full-time work at the same time. For those who are looking for constant supervision and…
- [Hello World. My first blog post after 12 years.](https://yammie.net/hello-world-my-first-blog-post-after-12-years/): The motivation to restart something, despite the many distractions in our lives, is worth celebrating.

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- [About Me](https://yammie.net/about/): Hello, I am Yammie! Economist by training. Marketer by craft. Business owner by choice. I write about how to make better decisions with whatever you have. Time, money, energy, options. The constraint is rarely resources. It is how you allocate them. After two decades in marketing, I now run my own ventures. I am particularly interested in how agentic AI and Web3 are reshaping the relationship between businesses and customers. Not the technology itself, but what it means for how we buy, sell, and trust. New models of commerce are emerging, and I am building toward them while figuring out what…

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