Why I'm Not Losing Sleep Over AI Stealing My Job or My Soul

Charles Herring 10 February 2026
A Tunnel to Light
After six months of building WitFoo's analytics platform with Claude Code, I'm more convinced than ever that AI coding tools make experienced practitioners more valuable, not less. Claude is an extraordinary Warrior, but the Wizard's strategic vision, the Poet's search for meaning, and the hard-won knowledge of the WitFoo Way remain stubbornly, irreducibly human. The Foo has been upgraded. The Wit remains ours.

New Zealand Move Notes

Charles Herring 2 November 2025
Charles in Russel New Zealand

Background

Over the course of a year from November 2025 to November 2026, Mai and I researched and eventually moved to New Zealand. We were looking for a life change and my work at WitFoo needed to plan for international expansion. My extensive notes are found below. 

Advisors

Our move was made much easier by a few advisors. I am pretty good at paperwork and research and thought of doing it myself to save some money. I ended up feeling that all 3 of these advisors over delivered on value and made our move much more successful.

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The Wizard, The Warrior and The Poet

Charles Herring 4 March 2025
Wizard, Warrior and Peot

In the labyrinth of our professional lives, the roles we assume can often feel overwhelming. Balancing strategy, execution, and inspiration requires a delicate dance of various skills and mindsets. To navigate this complexity, I have compartmentalized my work into three distinct personas: The Wizard, The Warrior, and The Poet. Each persona plays a vital role in the tapestry of my professional endeavors, allowing me to approach challenges with clarity, purpose, and creativity.

The Wizard: Master of Strategy and Vision

The journey begins with The Wizard, a figure of wisdom and foresight. When I don the robe of The Wizard, I immerse myself in the realm of strategy and planning. The Wizard's primary concern is to devise the best possible strategy, envisioning the grand scheme in its entirety. This persona thrives on considering every facet of a plan, ensuring that all systems and stakeholders are accounted for.

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