Tool Selection Principles

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Key Principle: Match the tool to the task.

Quality beats speed * take time to verify before acting.

Where it applies: When choosing how to accomplish a goal

Why it works: Right tool = efficiency; wrong tool = frustration; matching tool to task optimizes outcomes

Risks: Using exec when read would suffice; tool mismatch creates waste

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