XiXiDu comments on Help! All this new found rationality and room for improvement is causing me to burn out - Less Wrong

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Comment author: XiXiDu 15 August 2011 04:41:20PM 5 points [-]

I have been plagued by similar problems for all my life. Here is how I currently deal with it.

There are 4 heuristics that I try to keep in a reflective equilibrium:

  • Rationality (conscious, reflective high-level cognition).
  • Instinct, intuition and gut feeling.
  • Satisfaction of elementary needs (this includes having fun).
  • Doing what I want based on naive introspection.

(Note: I might be mistaken about the terminology I used to describe what I'm doing, or doing so might be wrong in and of itself, but it currently allows me to stay happy and productive. Suggestions are welcome.)

Comment author: Nisan 16 August 2011 01:51:38AM 2 points [-]

I'm glad to hear you're happy.

Comment author: MatthewBaker 16 August 2011 06:21:35AM 1 point [-]

^ We miss you

Comment author: tetsuo55 17 August 2011 06:37:03AM 0 points [-]

That first link seems very rational and obvious, yet its hard to implement it seems. I'm probably going against everything its advising and i don't know how to turn the tide

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