Posts under "commonplace"

When is AI useful in the real world? - a rule of thumb to use GenAI tools…

Confidence is the first step to having a life you need - Act with confidence even when there's a big gap between what you can offer and what's being asked.…

How Tailscale Co-Founder Program With LLMs - David's personal experience in using generative models for programming…

Delta Dollar Decision Rule - Don't waste time thinking if delta amount is less than a certain value…

You can’t optimize your way to being a good person - Morality is messy; Embracing imperfection like ‘satisficing’ leads to a richer human life…

Take notes the way our brains work - Notes are a life hack: low stakes, high value for learning. Ditch outdated school-style notes! Take notes like your brain works—interconnected & evolving…

Informal guidelines for running a link blog - Co-creator of Django framework on why and how he maintains his link blog…

If I play good cricket, I don't need PR - Play your best game, focus on what matters, and impress your wife..…

What is the Scientific Method? - …

Gaming as a mental model for successful business - All mental models are wrong, but some are more useful than others. Looking at a company/product/service via a gaming lens may not be a comprehensive model, but it is a useful model.…

Welcome to my commonplace notes - Will you join me in the joyous journey of self-directed learning through a public commonplace book.…