My algorithm: is there something interesting to do?
Yes → Do that thing, and also try some new things every once in a while
No → Try a bunch of new things
Repeat.
I’ve also tried introspection, as others are suggesting, but honestly it hasn’t been too fruitful. It seems like most of my introspection is just making stuff up. Life goes on and I end up following my interests anyway, so they grow and bring me success, while my explicit goals kinda fade away and become slightly embarrassing. I think that’s as it should be.
Thanks for sharing.
To me, your algorithm doesn’t necessarily seem in contradiction to introspection: maybe your interests are very well calibrated with reference to your values(?)
I tried to imagine myself using this algorithm. Two questions came to my mind:
The question “To what end is this all for?” seemed to bother me.
Was unsure how I would deal with inevitable “should”s that are not interesting.
Are either of these an issue for you? If so, how do you deal with them?
My algorithm: is there something interesting to do?
Yes → Do that thing, and also try some new things every once in a while
No → Try a bunch of new things
Repeat.
I’ve also tried introspection, as others are suggesting, but honestly it hasn’t been too fruitful. It seems like most of my introspection is just making stuff up. Life goes on and I end up following my interests anyway, so they grow and bring me success, while my explicit goals kinda fade away and become slightly embarrassing. I think that’s as it should be.
Thanks for sharing. To me, your algorithm doesn’t necessarily seem in contradiction to introspection: maybe your interests are very well calibrated with reference to your values(?)
I tried to imagine myself using this algorithm. Two questions came to my mind:
The question “To what end is this all for?” seemed to bother me.
Was unsure how I would deal with inevitable “should”s that are not interesting.
Are either of these an issue for you? If so, how do you deal with them?
I guess having lots of stuff going on helps me avoid worrying about such questions...
Thanks