It’s easy to encounter an interesting idea, and really want to act on it, but to never get around it, while feeling a latent sense of guilt. This post is about my tools to translate that guilt into action , and overcome procrastination| Neel Nanda
The default state of the world is that things are inefficient, that 20% of the effort put in results in 80% of the output. This is a fundamental part of how I see the world, and this post outlines how I have internalised this idea, and how to pursue the clever hacks that can make things better| Neel Nanda
How to look at problems in your life, overcome helplessness, and see them as things to be solved| Neel Nanda
On the mindset of “thinking in systems” as a way to solve personal problems, and structuring my life so I do the right things with the minimal use of willpower.| Neel Nanda
On intrinsic motivation, and how to feel it more often| Neel Nanda
On the importance of having true beliefs about myself, seeking feedback, and receiving it constructively.| Neel Nanda
Outlining a common failure mode, where people focus on investing effort, rather than achieving results| Neel Nanda
On overcoming procrastination and paralysis, and making it part of your identity that you take opportunity| Neel Nanda