I discovered that my tendency to eat when I'm not hungry is likely due to an over-developed dorsal striatum. This part of the brain triggers a desire for food simply because it is available, rather than out of necessity.
I’m moving away from rapid dieting toward a slow, sustainable weight loss plan. My approach focuses on losing 1kg monthly through mindful eating, stocking healthy foods, and incorporating simple habits like taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
Using ChatGPT to conduct a targeted interview and analyze a daily food log generates a concise, AI-readable specification of dining preferences to improve automated restaurant recommendations.
I argue that time management is actually about building habits and managing my moods. I prioritize choosing the right tasks over efficiency, using strategic procrastination and working only when I’m inspired to get things done faster.
I discovered new CLI tools like fselect and xxh, explored modern HTML attributes for mobile UX, and reviewed books on neuroscience and oncology. I also learned about Anthropic's custom skills and European day-fine systems.
I reflect on how fear drives the creation of bloated, unread consulting proposals. By admitting ignorance and prioritizing brevity, I argue that "less is more" actually preserves focus and prevents the professional stagnation caused by corporate fluff.