Some tools for overcoming emotional resistance to prioritisation, how to choose between different options, and common mistakes. (A continuation of Post 16)| Neel Nanda
Why optimisation is the correct action by definition, and responses to common objections and mistakes| Neel Nanda
An important mental distinction underlying many previous posts| Neel Nanda
I’m currently in the middle of a virtual conference , so one thing heavily on my mind is how to get the most out of talking to people who know more than me. How to get as much information as I can, how to get it efficiently, and how to ensure I actually understand it and retain it! I think this is| Neel Nanda
How to look at problems in your life, overcome helplessness, and see them as things to be solved| Neel Nanda
A lot of my problems boil down to an attachment to safe options, and a desire to not put myself out there. I try to dissect where this error comes from, and propose concrete actions to overcome it.| Neel Nanda
Outlining a common failure mode, where people focus on investing effort, rather than achieving results| Neel Nanda