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I wrote a free trilogy about perception, presence, and leadership
by mr_octopus·Mar 13, 2026·3 points·1 comment
AI Analysis
○PassCozy
Well-written essays, but a PDF download isn't a software project.
Strengths
- •No sign-up required to access the full trilogy of PDFs.
- •Structured framework with seasons and chapters for clear reader progression.
Weaknesses
- •Static content with no interactive elements or technical implementation shown.
- •Show HN is for software projects, not book launches or blogs.
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Leaders, managers, self-improvement readers
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