You only improve what you measure

source:: Definition “If you can’t measure it you can’t improve it.” Peter Drucker You need to track the things you want to work on, not just rely on a sense that “ehh I am getting healthier” Tracking things makes you subconsciously change your behaviour? (TODO find that article about how weighing self everyday makes people adjust their food intake) You don’t really know unless you take the scientific approach: eliminate other variables as much as possible, repeatedly test (with a control) and see if the effect is repeated....

Wed, Jul 27, 2022

customizing our setup has hidden costs

source:: if we consider customization = slow changes of design till something is exactly as you like it Then as you customize, your baseline moves from 3 to 5 to 8, so it is hard to get used to the default setup (3). E.g. Default setup = Macbook You add “Multiple monitors” = + 2 Comfort and Functionality You add “Shortcuts” = + 1 Speed and Functionality You add “Moonlander” = + 2 Comfort and Speed You add “MOBA Mouse” = + 1 Comfort and Effectiveness...

Mon, Jul 25, 2022

different mask you hold for every situation

source:: I think people have different masks for every person that they talk to, or groups of people family work ppl alone by myself even within groups, there are subgroups (family - brothers, or parents) Some aspects of yourself are magnified, behaviour changes to what is appropriate for the situation (performative?). do people really have personalities, what even is a personality? It might be conscious on some parts but I think switching between masks is more of a subconscious behaviour cued by...

Mon, Jul 25, 2022

digital nomad

source:: Deep Dive Podcast Ali Abdaal - Digital Nomad Definition Someone who travels as part of their lifestyle, more of having multiple home bases in a few countries that they move between a few times a year. Only really possible for remote work because they won’t be going in to the office. Problems Sounds like something I would like to try but also note the difficulties inherent in this: Visa to be allowed to stay in another country constantly having to move = burden in some cases the burden of moving your things - might be better as a minimalist who does not have that many possessions but realistically I am a tech gadget hoarder and general accumulator of lots of random things I can’t bear to throw away....

Mon, Jul 25, 2022

do humans have fundamental nature?

source:: What is fundamental? Genetics determine who you are? but say your ‘soul’ is the same but you were born to different partents Nature vs Nurture tho, Nurture plays a big part in who you are although Nature affects who you are too

Mon, Jul 25, 2022

do people really have personalities

source:: I feel like I act differently at different times, places and situations. Largely depending on my energy levels. So what even is a personality. I think dissociative identity disorder is a really good example of the existence of personalities, but then most of the alters seem to have different pasts (Dissociadid at least?) so I guess it is more of different pasts shape you differently? My question is Is personality intrinsic?...

Mon, Jul 25, 2022

home is the most comfortable place

source:: For most people, home should be the most comfortable place since you can customize it to your liking and having control over your personal space is important. if we consider customization = slow changes of design till something is exactly as you like it, although preferences shift over time or we have too many conflicting desires so things can never be perfectly as you would like them to be you can do whatever you want when you are at home, because in public there is a need to act properly Examples of ways you can customize your home...

Mon, Jul 25, 2022

in public there is a need to act properly

source:: The idea that there is a different mask you hold for every situation and the public mask is one that adheres to social norms like sit without slouching, sit with your legs closed, do not put your legs on another chair cover your mouth when you yawn, say excuse me when you sneeze do not listen to music without headphones People may not choose to adhere to these behaviours but there is general pressure to do so....

Mon, Jul 25, 2022

minimalist

source:: Be a minimalist. Kill your darlings. Elizabeth Filips Living with minimal possessions, usually only the few things you really value. Somewhat similar to only keep what sparks joy

Mon, Jul 25, 2022

my life goal is to be a hermit

source:: I feel like I would really enjoy staying at home for the rest of my life (occassionally leaving for walks and swimming unless I get an estate big enough for both), because home is the most comfortable place Covid has showed me that I don’t like “not being able to leave home” because there is this feeling of freedom being restricted and then the only thing I want to do is to leave the house....

Mon, Jul 25, 2022