Kenneth Lo

field note: launching a new website in 2026

it’s not a design sprint.
it’s a systems audit.

max deliverability:
dkim. spf. dmarc.
inbox is distribution.

max discoverability:
aeo. structured data. crawl config.
bots are your first users.

a website is not a brochure.
it’s an operating surface.

day 3 of migrating to @superhuman

replies are sharper, more thoughtful
tuned the system prompt for tighter brevity

quiet inbox = clearer thinking.

P.S. 48 months ago today, I was diagnosed and escorted out of my doctor’s office so he could make a dinner reservation.

I decided I wasn’t done yet.

putting my clarity frame through a trial by fire.

say way less.
decide in a few sentences.

compress time.
accelerate momentum.

most delays are just disguised indecision.

what’s your mind trick for moving faster without getting sloppy?

day 1 switching to @superhuman

feels like cheating on spark and my 47 open tabs.
eerily quiet.

way less mouse travel.
more decisions, fewer hesitations.

who else made the jump?
what did you miss?

field notes from an advisory call.

tooling keeps coming up.
codex, claude code, antigravity.

same category. different jobs.

my goto:

think with claude
execute with codex
review in antigravity or vscode

what’s in your wallet?

anyone you love in the midst of healing?

this book lit my dark path and gently guided me back to myself.

48 months after my initial cancer diagnosis, i’ve surpassed my old conditioning level.

sending good mojo into the world.

momentum isn't about going fast.
it's about being in sync.

when the narrative,
tasks,
and rewards clash,
advancement is all noise and no movement.

silent teams often get it.

how does your team maintain momentum?

Laptop, open notebook with pen on a tidy wooden desk under warm lamp light, text headline: "Stuck on a critical decision?"

indecision is usually more expensive than a wrong call.

that’s why i run clarity sprints.
one focused 60-minute working session.

one decision.
clear reasoning.
clear next move.

if you’re at a strategic fork and need to move, let’s talk.

comebacks don’t announce themselves

this is me racing a former pro

bars touched
full speed
everyone stayed upright

that chaos taught me how to stay calm
and keep moving

those lessons carried me through a 47-month medical detour

sending healing mojo to anyone fighting their way back

Every standout founder eventually discovers they're on the wrong track, facing unexpected hurdles and recalibrating their vision.

It's their next move

the bold pivot or innovative solution
that wins over investors,
showcasing resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty.

sell it before you sell it

i don’t need a deck
i need proof someone reached for their wallet

equity follows revenue
not the other way around

if customers aren’t choosing you yet
investors shouldn’t be either

build demand
then raise

wavering isn't impartial.

it hampers progress initially.
next, it erodes confidence.
then, it undermines reliability.

when the impact finally hits profits,
the harm is already irreversible.

Habits speak volumes, outshouting any pitch to unveil true intentions and character.

They subtly weave into the lives around you,
shaping others more deeply than words can.

Like ripples in a pond, these habits tell an untold story,
broadcasting authenticity and leaving an unforgettable mark.

gtm is a founder's cash secret

big unveilings? not for me
i focus on gtr

go-to-revenue is direct profit
everything else is noise

if it doesn't boost revenue fast, skip it
needs hype before cash? drop it

while others overthink, i keep it lean
until the money flows

most mistakes aren’t about people
they’re about ignoring signals

urgency. charisma. story.
all noise.

who owns the decision
how credit flows
whether structure tightens

those decide the ending early

pattern recognition is reps plus consequences

once you see it
you leave sooner
and quieter

alignment doesn’t unblock teams.
ownership does.

name the decision.
name the owner.
name what happens if it stays open.

most stalls end right there.

this is what the last few months looked like

prehab
rehab
and showing up anyway

nothing heroic
just stubborn consistency

what are you rebuilding quietly right now?

Youth basketball coach demonstrating ball handling to a group of kids standing with basketballs under a large "Medina Basketball Academy" banner.

this almost didn’t exist

we circled the same questions for weeks

tools
format
timing

what ifs stacked on what ifs

then one call
one decision
everything snapped into place

momentum isn’t magic
it’s compression

what’s something you know should already be live but isn’t yet?

you’re always closer to being a meme than you think

walked into standup
my ai-native team surprised me

another year older
still grateful for the people who make the work lighter

what moment this year caught you off guard in a good way?

momentum isn’t speed.

it’s alignment.

when the story, the work,
and the incentives disagree,

progress feels loud
and goes nowhere.

quiet teams usually know why.

midday field note:

ai research works best in short, contained bursts.
left unattended, it multiplies options instead of resolving them.

hard stops help.
20 minutes forced a decision instead of another thread.

unexpected side effect: less cognitive weight.
pressure eased once the loop closed.

indecision isn’t neutral.

it taxes momentum first.
then trust.
then credibility.

by the time revenue shows it,
the damage is already done.

Masked person in a red jacket and cap in a quiet medical waiting room with beige chairs, wall art, and soft overhead lighting.

routine mri/ct today.

results: unremarkable.
best kind.

a little out of practice.
same familiar faces.

the x-ray jokes still land.

Speed isn’t what stalls teams.

Lack of clarity does.

When ownership is vague,
every decision feels risky.
So momentum looks busy instead of directional.

What would move faster if one person actually owned the call?

most orgs don’t stall because of tech.

they stall because no one makes the call.

tools pile up.
meetings multiply.
progress looks busy.

but the decision stays open.

rewatching peaky blinders

what stands out isn’t the violence
but the moments where a choice closes other doors

when your back’s against the wall
everything that pays looks tempting

the harder move is protecting the thing you do best
even when the tradeoff is real

once you see decision backlog,
you can’t unsee it.

the question is no longer if it exists.

it’s where you’re tolerating it
because calling it feels uncomfortable.

what decision has been “almost ready” for too long?

Large diverse group smiling and posing in a warehouse space, holding startup signs and a banner reading H·OnDream Startup Ground demo day.

seeing entrepreneurs present after exhausting travel and genuine challenges serves a purpose

it removes the drama

the core question emerges: is their belief strong enough to push forward regardless?

glamour quickly vanishes
determination remains

ultimately, that's the true message that counts

most founders don’t underprice by accident.

they do it to reduce risk.
to get a yes.
to avoid tension.

but pricing isn’t just math.
it’s posture.

your first price tells the market
whether you’re experimenting
or committing.

one attracts feedback.
the other attracts buyers.

price anchoring only works when it’s intentional.

the anchor isn’t the deal you hope they pick.
it’s the ceiling that defines seriousness.

start too low and call it “traction”
and you’re not anchoring.

you’re signaling who you are.