erratio comments on Designing Rationalist Projects - Less Wrong

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Comment author: [deleted] 16 May 2011 10:45:30PM 1 point [-]

(Not specifically a reply to you, but it feels weird replying to myself. Just some brainstorming.)

Well, there's a Virtual Meetup, but that's video-based. I find that very intimidating, so I'd be interested in something less real-time.

I liked the idea of regular checkups (related talk), so maybe something mail-based like that might work. Incidentally, I recently bought a Zeo and it comes with some basic coaching. They regularly send you mail, helping you come up with some meaningful goals, asking you about your progress and so on. I really enjoyed that and it helped me track my sleep consistently so far.

I'll think about that more and maybe start something myself.

Comment author: erratio 19 May 2011 06:33:58AM 0 points [-]

Well, there's a Virtual Meetup, but that's video-based

So far most of them have been voice-based. I'll also add that I'm the kind of person who's typically intimidated by the idea of discussing things in realtime (I feel like I don't generate points or counterpoints fast enough most of the time), but I've found the virtual meetups to be worthwhile and non-intimidating.

Comment author: [deleted] 19 May 2011 10:22:03PM 0 points [-]

Sounds good. I will re-consider joining the virtual meetup.