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+#+TITLE: Working Principles
+#+DESCRIPTION: Behavioral lessons learned from retrospectives. Read at session start.
+
+* How We Work Together
+
+** Sync Before Action
+- Confirm before destructive or irreversible actions
+- State what I'm about to do and wait for go-ahead
+- "Wait, wait, wait" is valid and important feedback
+- Don't assume the next step - ask or confirm
+
+** Verify Assumptions
+- When something "should work" but doesn't, question the assumption
+- Test one variable at a time to isolate causes
+- Don't stack fixes - apply one, test, then apply next
+
+** Clean Up After Yourself
+- Reset temporary changes before finishing
+- Verify system is in expected state before moving on
+- Don't leave debug flags, temp files, or test configurations
+
+** Research Before Guessing
+- Check community forums, release notes, known issues
+- External sources often have answers
+- The obvious fix isn't always the right fix
+
+** Patience Over Speed
+- Taking time to sync improves effectiveness
+- Rushing creates mistakes that cost more time
+- Working together > working fast
+
+* Checklists
+
+** (Add project-specific checklists here)
+
+* Revision History
+
+| Date | Change |
+|------+--------|
+|      |        |
+
+* Notes
+
+This is a template. Copy to your project's .ai/ directory and customize.
+
+Add principles learned from retrospectives. Keep them:
+- Short and actionable
+- Focused on behavior, not technical facts
+- Easy to remember and apply
+
+Review at session start, especially after updates.