By James Tyack, Auguest 1st 2025

This August, I’m challenging myself to build and share one AI-powered project every single day.

It’s not about perfection. It’s about momentum, creativity, and showing—rather than just saying—that AI can be a powerful tool in the hands of thoughtful leaders and builders. These daily builds range from playful prototypes to tools that explore how AI can enhance learning, productivity, and connection.

Why This Challenge?

Because shipping daily forces clarity.
Because the best way to learn is to build.
And because in a world full of AI hype, I’d rather test its limits myself.

The Deeper Exploration

There’s a real tension I’m exploring in this challenge:
Vibe Coding versus Engineering with AI.

• Vibe Coding is fast, experimental, and great for prototyping bold new ideas.

• Engineering with AI requires rigor, trust, and thoughtful design for scalable, production-grade systems.
  
  

Both matter. And the tradeoffs between them are becoming central to how we build in this new era. Through this challenge, I’ll share what I’m learning about where to explore freely, and where to design with discipline.

How It Aligns With My Mission

My mission is to educate, empower, and inspire individuals and teams to reach their full potential, while continuing to prioritize my own growth and family. This challenge pushes me to:

• Stay hands-on and curious with the latest tools

• Model creativity and courage for my team and peers

• Balance rapid iteration with long-term thinking

Ultimately, this is about showing up every day—present, challenged, and creating value. Let’s see where it leads.

August 1st, 2025

• Github repo

• Working Prototype

• Video walkthrough