The right mental model: which tasks belong to you vs. which belong to your agents?
The core strategic question for any founder using agents is figuring out the division of labor. You need to clearly define the set of tasks you will personally handle and the set of tasks you are comfortable delegating to agents — while still keeping yourself in the loop. This isn't just a tactical question about which automations to build; it's a fundamental rethinking of how you operate. Getting this division right determines how effectively you can scale your own output without losing control of quality or visibility.
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