self-improvement 6

Instead of learning and applying new Codex features, I asked it to analyze my sessions and tell me what I’m under-using. I'd like you to analyze my Codex sessions and help me use Codex better. sessions/ has all my past Codex sessions. Search online for the OpenAI Codex release notes for the latest features Codex has introduced and read them - from whatever source you find them. Then, create a comprehensive catalog of Codex features. Then, analyze my sessions and see which feature I could have used but didn't and make a comprehensive list. Then summarize which features I should be using more, how, what the benefits are, and with examples from my sessions. Document these in one or more Markdown files in this directory. Write scripts as required. Commit as you go. It did a thorough job of listing all the new features and analyzing my gaps. ...

Every time I get annoyed at people, I remind myself to be more like ChatGPT. Specifically: Don't get annoyed. Be patient. Encourage them. Step back and show them the big picture. (Then I get annoyed at myself for getting annoyed.) Today, I analyzed how exactly ChatGPT is different from me. So, I took a pitch document I co-authored with ChatGPT. Section A: Authored by Anand WHAT DO WE NEED? ...

In 2023, I made 3 resolutions: Run 50 experiments. I managed 44 / 50. (Here are some). Learnings: I need to improve planning (9), scepticism (6), and lateral thinking (4). Make 1 change a month in my environment. I managed 8 / 12. The largest impact was from meeting new people, working out of new places, and using new gadgets. Calendar integrity, i.e. stick to my calendar. I succeeded over 95% of the time. My most memorable events in 2023 were: ...

In 2022, I made 3 resolutions: Run 50 experiments. I ran ~20 until April (here are some), but stopped (for no reason). I’ll continue. Speak at 10 global forums. I delivered 10+ PyCon talks. They were pre-recorded, allowing me to scale. But recording videos and no feedback are boring. I’ll explore how to scale enjoyably. Be 10X more effective. I improved my calendar effectiveness 2X in Jan. But I realized this is actually efficiency. Not effectiveness. Maybe effectiveness shouldn’t be optimized, but discovered. I’ll continue to ponder. Milestones in 2022: ...

In 2021, I made 3 resolutions. Lose 10 kgs. I lost 5 kg in 3 months. But gained it back by the year-end. Fail big. I practiced confronting people – and failed. I still run from fights. Even when important. Calendar integrity. I stuck to my calendar 90% of the time. But personal commitments slipped. On learning, I discovered network clusters. My PyCon talk on movie networks is the start of a fascinating exploration of actors that I’ll write more about. ...

In 2020 I made 3 resolutions. Read 50 books. I almost made it. Here are my reviews. Walk 10,000 steps daily. I managed it, like the last two years. Lose 2 kgs. I failed – and instead, put on 6 kgs. On self-improvement, I completed a Landmark course and an Art of Living course. Both had a huge productivity impact. (Mail me for details.) On software, I starting playing Minecraft and moved from Gmail to Windows 10 Mail. More on this. ...