TLDR Founders · MISCELLANEOUS

WHEN IS 'GOOD ENOUGH' GOOD ENOUGH?

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Summary from the TLDR Founders newsletter

AI excels at "good enough" work, forcing leaders to distinguish between tasks where AI-generated output suffices (like routine emails) and where human excellence matters (like board presentations). The key framework asks: Does human effort create leverage? Is speed more valuable than quality? What's the risk of getting it wrong? Smart executives will automate low-stakes work to preserve cognitive energy for high-impact decisions while occasionally letting teams over-invest in craftsmanship where it truly matters.