docs: add subagents as expert consultants guidance #4

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Summary

Adds guidance on treating subagents as hired expert consultants.

Key learnings from real usage

Hire specialists for specific domains (marketing, copywriting, code review, etc.)
Fire when stuck - if a subagent gets tunnel-visioned, spin up a fresh one
Saves context - let subagents do deep exploration while main agent coordinates with user
Fresh eyes help - no need to keep pushing a consultant who isn't landing

This pattern emerged from a copywriting session where the first marketing consultant got fixated on one approach. Firing them and bringing in a creative copywriter with fresh context broke through the impasse.

## Summary Adds guidance on treating subagents as hired expert consultants. ## Key learnings from real usage - **Hire specialists** for specific domains (marketing, copywriting, code review, etc.) - **Fire when stuck** - if a subagent gets tunnel-visioned, spin up a fresh one - **Saves context** - let subagents do deep exploration while main agent coordinates with user - **Fresh eyes help** - no need to keep pushing a consultant who isn't landing This pattern emerged from a copywriting session where the first marketing consultant got fixated on one approach. Firing them and bringing in a creative copywriter with fresh context broke through the impasse.

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Treat subagents as hired specialists that can be fired when stuck.
Key learnings from real usage:
- Hire for specific domains (marketing, copywriting, etc.)
- Fire and replace when tunnel-visioned
- Saves main agent context for user coordination
- Fresh eyes often help when one consultant isn't landing

Co-authored-by: Shelley <shelley@exe.dev>