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    Stories from building things: flying, teaching, freelancing and founding. One story and one lesson each.

    The broken cuckoo clock (Founder Physics story by Michael Kocher)

    The broken cuckoo clock

    Two identical cuckoo clocks taught me how ADHD feeds shiny object syndrome, and the rule I use now to protect my focus as a founder.
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    Michael Kocher November 13, 2026

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