Nick_Tarleton comments on Beware of Other-Optimizing - Less Wrong
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Strongly seconded. This also means that if one is unusually capable of self-rewriting, or at least deeper patching than usual, even common advice that works can be greatly suboptimal, or even harmful in closing off opportunities for greater growth.