Some tools for overcoming emotional resistance to prioritisation, how to choose between different options, and common mistakes. (A continuation of Post 16)| Neel Nanda
A common trap, especially for quantitatively minded people, is to ignore your emotions and intuitions as “irrational”. I outline why I think this is a clear error, and how I try to balance between listening to my emotions and not letting them hold me back| Neel Nanda
How I think about truth-seeking and why it’s important to me| 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
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
Why prioritisation is incredibly important, and how to get started on figuring out your goals| Neel Nanda
On the importance of having true beliefs about myself, seeking feedback, and receiving it constructively.| Neel Nanda