Update on modafinil: (see my previous post)

Tried modafinil a couple more times for getting through assignments. Each time I've found I managed to stay focused pretty well. I haven't yet tried a self-blind test with placebos; I intend to soon, because I'm very curious how much of my resulting improved productivity is just a result of the conscious commitment, "okay it's time to take a modafinil and hammer out this goddamn assignment because I'm losing 10% each day". (I really hate my course.)

In other news, at our last Melbourne practical rationality meetup a month ago, I committed to resuming going for a run at night, trying a Tabata routine (20s full sprint, 10s walk/jog, alternate for 4 mins). I tried for the first time last week, with the help of the IRC channel and an amazing motivational website. After the first 20s I developed a stitch and remembered I'd hardly had anything to drink all day (and also I am very unfit), but I decided that it was good progress nonetheless. Tonight I plan to go again and start developing a regular schedule.