Build systems. Test reality. Keep what works.
I’m Cory Gardener — founder of CharlieWorks. I build software, tools, and systems that remove friction from real life.
No fluff. No theory-first thinking. Everything here is built, tested, and refined in public.
Work done right.
Apps
Don’t Drink Today
A zero-noise system for staying sober. Just the decision — nothing else.
Keep the Change
Split receipts instantly. Scan → assign → done.
Lazy Nights
Decide what to do faster. Stop wasting nights.
Regain Intention
Interrupt scrolling. Redirect your time on purpose.
SportsTown
The slowpitch operating system. Teams, leagues, stats — done right.
Writing
The “Cure For” series isn’t about fixing you.
It’s about seeing clearly.
Once you see it, you don’t unsee it.
Podcast
Real-time thinking. No scripts.
Systems. Sobriety. AI. Business.
If it breaks — good.
Music
Real experiences turned into sound.
Raw authenticity over perfection 24/7.
AI
I learned AI by building real things with it.
Now I help others do the same.
Learn fast. Build real. Cut noise.
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