Heard a podcast say sharing early proposals wins big clients.

Right, that wrist snap thing is real. My buddy Dave used to just whale on nails with his whole arm and always had clinches that looked chewed up. He watched an old timer do it with just a flick of the wrist and it clicked for him. Sounds exactly like what @christopher_foster89 is talking about. Dave said once he got it, the shoes stopped rocking and sat flush every time. Now he makes it look easy, which is annoying.

You're right about smooth jobs beating fast jobs every time. I read a forum post from an old timer who said he always keeps a hand-crank in his van for just those weird angles. He called it respecting the house because older buildings never have perfect corners. It stuck with me because rushing with power tools can turn a simple fix into a big problem. Now I always check the room shape before I even unload the big gear.

That bit about things not changing for years. I actually like when my tools get a smart upgrade, saves me time.

Ever try thinning your paint with a bit of water? I switched to a small, angled brush and used really thin coats, sanding lightly between each one. That combo finally got me that glassy smooth look without any drips or bumps.