Can you talk to this other LWer in person on a regular basis? It’s been incredibly helpful for me to have in-person discussions of how I’m doing and what I’d like to tackle next, and brainstorming sessions on how to pursue the next goal.
Also, like everyone else says, don’t try to get there all at once. There are complications you’re not yet aware of. Optimize one thing at a time, and try and cultivate a visceral sense of achievement when you do so.
Ah, that’s too bad. Face-to-face is best for personal improvement discussions, followed by video chat- you might see if some of your IRC friends are willing to talk that way. (Nonverbal communication can be key in picking up on the stuff you’re not aware you’re thinking.)
Seconded. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of talking to people — either a Less Wrong person, or a person who will understand the things you’re dealing with.
Can you talk to this other LWer in person on a regular basis? It’s been incredibly helpful for me to have in-person discussions of how I’m doing and what I’d like to tackle next, and brainstorming sessions on how to pursue the next goal.
Also, like everyone else says, don’t try to get there all at once. There are complications you’re not yet aware of. Optimize one thing at a time, and try and cultivate a visceral sense of achievement when you do so.
Yes! This!
If you don’t have a LWer to talk to, maybe attend the Google+ hangout and make a friend to brainstorm with.
I cannot talk to this LWer at all anymore. I’ve been talking to some of the LWérs on the IRC channel with some success.
Ah, that’s too bad. Face-to-face is best for personal improvement discussions, followed by video chat- you might see if some of your IRC friends are willing to talk that way. (Nonverbal communication can be key in picking up on the stuff you’re not aware you’re thinking.)
Videochat might work, ill ask around.
Seconded. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of talking to people — either a Less Wrong person, or a person who will understand the things you’re dealing with.