VlaakithOutrance

Have you written about your study technique optimizations anywhere? It would be useful if you could share them.

I have found it useful to create a Claude Project called something like "2026 Soul Searching" in which I have added all the context necessary to deal with my personality type and idiosyncrasies. I didn't want to have all that information in the website-wide "personal preferences" field to avoid Claude always engaging in a personal coach-way. I use it for work a lot and there's no value there in managing my quirks. The Project serves as the baseline for moments where I know those quirks are a roadblock or have outsized influence on decision making.

One way i... (read more)

In the conversations I've had that fit your definition of Unfolding, there's been a clear trend where it leads to a realization -> realization leads to an exploration of possible solutions -> this feels elating and motivating -> the next time we connect, the person made no progress and the turmoil unabates.

Making Jake the subject of this trend: his rage comes from a mismatch between his perceived integrity and the lack of agency he's shown in the face of a tyrant boss -> he explores confronting his boss with an ultimatum -> this feels motiva... (read more)

I'd like to publicly take you up on the offer of sharing "any materials you might find helpful for coming to accept/loosen the grip of fear and anxiety". Do you have recommendations that would likely benefit most people who deal with anxiety?