Personal OS

The "Personal Operating System" concept, as described in the Nature of Work article, revolves around creating and applying a set of routines, practices, and habits that drive personal success and well-being. Here are the key insights:

It is akin to an applied philosophy or a practical toolkit for life. It's not just about setting goals or making plans; it's about establishing daily routines and practices that turn those goals into reality.

It helps reduce the number of micro-decisions one has to make daily, such as a morning routine that sets the day without the need to plan each step.

Current Principles

• Communication:

  • This is my weakest point at the moment. Try to give context - give an insight into the feelings/thoughts/constraints before the person asks it from you.

  • Collect feedback from everyone, including friends and strangers on the internet. It helps you improve and grow.

  • Don't let your work and ideas go unnoticed or unrecorded.

  • Be open to changing your beliefs in the face of new facts. Firm convictions are important, but so is the humility to admit you might be wrong.

• Misc:

  • Don't let politics dominate your life. Constrain how much you hear about it and avoid online arguments.

• Creative:

  • When choosing media, look for works that polarize opinion. Great works often divide audiences.

  • Writing clarifies your thoughts and can lead to unexpected opportunities and connections.

• Life:

  • Life is short; focus on activities that offer long-term growth and compounding benefits.

  • Keeping track of successes can be uplifting and useful for self-promotion.

  • Remembering what you learn is more valuable than the volume of consumption.

  • Reliable systems lead to more consistent results than mere goal-setting.

  • Accept that things won't always be as you wish, and this too shall pass.

  • Convert experiences into guiding principles for future reference.

• Wealth:

  • Embrace less is more. Reducing quantity can increase perceived quality.

  • Diversify investments, including some in cryptocurrency. Avoid putting all your savings in low-yield options.

  • Avoid lifestyle inflation to ensure financial security.

• Social:

  • Seek to understand others' perspectives before pushing your own.

  • Consider others' feelings before reacting, especially online. People remember how you made them feel more than what you said.

  • Treat others how they want to be treated, acknowledging differences in privilege and expectations.

  • Handle criticism discreetly to maintain relationships and effectiveness.

  • Not everyone debates for truth - understand different motivations.

• Career

  • Rigorous thinking: For any idea, be prepared to discuss its upside, downside, data points rooted in reality, and how it works, given your assets and constraints. Anyone can ask questions and probe, received with gratitude and openness.

  • It's more important to be headed in the right direction than to move quickly. Progress, no matter how slow, is valuable if it's towards your goal.

  • Perfectionism can be a trap; sometimes, good enough is the optimal choice.

  • Accept and learn from your mistakes. Owning up to errors enables personal growth and better decision-making in the future.

I will keep updating and working on the personal OS as the days go by.