Hacker News with Generative AI: Self-Improvement

How long does it take to create a new habit? (2015) (thelogicaloptimist.com)
In 1960, Dr. Maxwell Maltz published his bestseller book “Psycho-Cybernetics” in which he defines happiness as a habit and claims that “it usually requires a minimum of about 21 days” to form a new habit.
Habits, Psychology, Science, Self-Improvement
196 points by rzk 4 days ago | 132 comments
Getting to know your Out-Of-Comfort Zone (humaninterfaces.co)
There is a popular adage that you have to step outside your comfort zone to achieve great things.
Personal Growth, Self-Improvement, Psychology
9 points by vladimirbaranov 4 days ago | 0 comments
Sustain your creative drive in the face of technological change (thecreativeindependent.com)
The Creative Independent is a vast resource of emotional and practical guidance. We publish Guides, Focuses, Tips, Interviews, and more to help you thrive as a creative person. Explore our website to find wisdom that speaks to you and your practice…
Creativity, Technology, Self-Improvement
147 points by adityaathalye 4 days ago | 12 comments
Show HN: I Built an AI-Powered System to Help You Learn Any Skill in 30 Days (30daysmethod.com)
30 days is a Notion system that help you learn anything in only one month of discipline, changing your life is in your hand now.
AI, Learning, Productivity, Self-Improvement
9 points by mariusMDML 16 days ago | 10 comments
Intentionally Making Close Friends (2021) (neelnanda.io)
One of the greatest sources of joy in my life are my close friends. People who bring excitement and novelty into my life. Who expose me to new experiences, and ways of seeing the world. Who help me learn, point out my blind spots, and correct me when I am wrong. Who I can lean on when I need support, and who lean on me in turn.
Friendship, Personal Growth, Relationships, Psychology, Self-Improvement
328 points by fi-le 18 days ago | 116 comments
Ask HN: What's the Most Effective Habit You've Adopted? (ycombinator.com)
Ask HN: What's the Most Effective Habit You've Adopted?
Productivity, Habits, Self-Improvement, Community, Personal Development
12 points by schappim 22 days ago | 5 comments
De-Atomization Is the Secret to Happiness (2022) (nateliason.com)
De-atomization is the secret to happiness.
Happiness, Philosophy, Self-Improvement
67 points by handfuloflight 27 days ago | 12 comments
I cured my Aphantasia, a detailed documentation (reddit.com)
I am a 27 year old male, a computer programmer, I run a successful software company that builds blockchain technology, and I was fully aphantasiac up until 2 days ago (June 5 2022). I have known I’ve had aphantasia for a few years and it’s always caused me distress, I didn’t even believe others were actually seeing for the first few months but after talking to enough people I concluded they weren’t exaggerating.
Aphantasia, Personal Experiences, Self-Improvement, Health, Software
15 points by red369 37 days ago | 2 comments
Show HN: What did you do last week? – Evaluates your 5 bullet points (whatdidyoudolastweek.biz)
AI Musk will evaluate your five bullet points of what you accomplish to determine if you're hired or fired.
Productivity, Self-Improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Software, Humor
11 points by alhwyn 55 days ago | 16 comments
Ask HN: Let's say I'm not as smart as I think, how do I stop acting stupid? (ycombinator.com)
I am literally taking you up on this precious life advice.<p>Let's suppose I have been very stupid. How do I fix it?<p>What does it look like in the path afterward?<p>Is there even a path, at all?<p>I've been told software engineers are full of themselves (even Perplexity confirms there is a reputation of being "pretentious and arrogant"...) So I think this is very related. Don't we have the responsibility of "fixing" our community from this defect?
Software Engineering, Self-Improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Community
10 points by anon012012 97 days ago | 20 comments
You can't optimize your way to being a good person (vox.com)
I am a recovering optimizer.
Ethics, Self-Improvement, Psychology, Personal Development
111 points by rntn 109 days ago | 166 comments
Ask HN: Books about people who did hard things (ycombinator.com)
Seeking recommendations for books about how hard things got done.
Self-Improvement, Biographies, Success Stories, Motivation
495 points by zachlatta 110 days ago | 437 comments
You are chasing the wrong goals (notion.site)
Productivity, Self-Improvement, Life Advice
22 points by true_pk 114 days ago | 6 comments
Ask HN: What's Your Morning Routine? (ycombinator.com)
recently got let go, and am trying to stay focused and productive despite all the unstructured time.<p>starting the day off with a constructive morning routine seems necessary right now.<p>what's your morning routine? does it work for you?
Productivity, Routine, Self-Improvement, Work
137 points by seltzerboys 117 days ago | 199 comments
10-Step Anti-Procrastination Checklist (2013) (lesswrong.com)
Despite recent strides in my productivity habits, I still catch myself procrastinating at work more often than I'd like.
Productivity, Self-Improvement, Time Management, Personal Development, Psychology
10 points by eamag 118 days ago | 4 comments
An Evidence-Based Approach to Goal Setting and Behavior Change (strongerbyscience.com)
Successful goal attainment and behavior change are possible, but leaning exclusively on willpower and determination isn’t likely to get the job done.
Psychology, Self-Improvement, Goal Setting, Behavior Change
25 points by yamrzou 120 days ago | 10 comments
Ask HN: How do I rebuild at 36yo after a checkered career of undiagnosed ADHD? (ycombinator.com)
After 36 years of spinning my wheels unfocused, scatterbrained, and anxious, I was finally and recently diagnosed with ADHD.
ADHD, Career Advice, Personal Development, Self-Improvement
46 points by poorinterview 136 days ago | 26 comments
Being Productive (furidamu.org)
Recently I was asked which habits and practices were the secret to my productivity. I figured my answers might be of wider interest. Let me know what works for you!
Productivity, Habits, Self-Improvement
67 points by jebarker 155 days ago | 17 comments
The Surprising Benefits of Talking Out Loud to Yourself (time.com)
When Ellie Shoja goes for a walk, she slips on her headphones and starts talking—but there’s no other voice ricocheting through the speakers. It’s merely a convenient way to disguise the fact that she’s engrossed in a conversation with herself.
Psychology, Self-Improvement, Communication
40 points by gmays 156 days ago | 17 comments
Show HN: Improve Your Life Continuously (practicalbetterments.com)
A collection of one-off actions that improve your life continuously — however marginally.
Self-Improvement, Productivity, Life Hacks
8 points by Sontho 164 days ago | 0 comments
ADHD Productivity Report 2024 – Personal (futile) journey of (no) improvement (0xff.nu)
After realizing and being able to label the issues I was personally experiencing as ADHD, I finally knew which information and resources to seek out, which have allowed me to make quite a few adjustments to how I operate and organize myself and my day-to-day.
ADHD, Productivity, Self-Improvement, Personal Experience
15 points by hxii 169 days ago | 6 comments
Learning to Learn (kevin.the.li)
When you’re starting something new, the most important thing is knowing what to learn.
Learning, Education, Personal Growth, Self-Improvement
320 points by jklm 186 days ago | 139 comments
I Went from Reading 40 Books a Year to Reading 0 (durmonski.com)
As we know only too well, reading books is considered the fundamental ingredient for moving from mental inferiority to inspiring intelligence. However, as a person who had been preaching book-reading for years, I recently shifted my trajectory from reading 40 books per year to finishing nearly 0. What caused this big step backward? Let’s find out…
Reading Habits, Personal Development, Self-Improvement
34 points by durmonski 191 days ago | 43 comments
Hate the Process (ninjasandrobots.com)
The journey is the reward.
Motivation, Philosophy, Self-Improvement
14 points by nate 191 days ago | 5 comments
Laziness Death Spirals (lesswrong.com)
I’ve claimed that Willpower compounds and that small wins in the present make it easier to get bigger wins in the future. Unfortunately, procrastination and laziness compound, too.
Productivity, Psychology, Self-Improvement
99 points by surprisetalk 192 days ago | 54 comments
The Simple Guide to Building and Breaking Habits (alexy.tech)
Creating or breaking habits doesn’t have to be an overwhelming process. Whether you aim to adopt a healthier lifestyle or let go of a not-so-good habit, understanding the basics and applying straightforward strategies can make all the difference. Here's how you can approach habit formation and cessation with ease and effectiveness.
Self-Improvement, Habits, Psychology
149 points by alexander2002 206 days ago | 75 comments
Goodbye, Atomic Habits. The overlooked problems with building healthy habits (stephanjoppich.com)
Ever since I stopped building good habits, I feel much better.
Productivity, Health, Self-Improvement, Habit Formation
83 points by rbanffy 217 days ago | 30 comments
It's Okay to Abandon Things (netninja.com)
In this blog post, I’ll share with you my methods for dealing with abandoning books, movies, and personal projects.
Productivity, Personal Development, Abandonment, Self-Improvement
82 points by surprisetalk 219 days ago | 71 comments
Ask HN: What are some essays that profoundly changed the way you think (ycombinator.com)
No specific themes here, I'm curious to read about things that changed your mind!
Essays, Personal Growth, Philosophy, Thought-Provoking, Self-Improvement
22 points by 3l3ktr4 223 days ago | 14 comments
How to Become So Good They Can't Ignore You (2014) (businessinsider.com)
When asked for advice, comedian Steve Martin likes to say, "Be so good they can't ignore you."
Self-Improvement, Career Advice, Success, Motivation
4 points by squircle 226 days ago | 0 comments