Interesting... I talk to LLMs frequently but rarely use Claude. Maybe I can put something together for this bc these tools can *obviously* be utilized for self-growth. You've got my wheels turning, I'll ponder this and try to get something out by the end of next week 😊
Are there specific aspects of self-pursuit you'd be interested in exploring?
I wouldn’t have named it, but this pursuit was the common denominator among all others for me, for about the last 30 years now - and it kept turning into fulfilling work. I think it often does. I like your pieces. Glad you’re writing.
Yes, yes, yes — this is why I’ve been slow-walking everything lately. Self‑pursuit is the energy economy behind real business growth. But damn, it takes discipline to keep the noise turned down.
We are guided something bigger than ourselves and you have to pursue yourself to realize this. Spirituality is something special... a tough topic to try and comprehend.
Wow, Stefanie, I just learned about bit about you and when I read “Flirting with the World”, I felt like you poked a digit thru my ear and fingered my brain. I’m sorry if the metaphor is too graphic but that’s the image that came into my head. That last one was unintentional. Anyway, Im a 72 year old man who lived 3 phases in my life. A depressed/self destructive, then a conscientious, now a creative phase since I retired 4 years ago. It wasn’t until I read your wonderfully articulated Flirting that I realized that’s what I’ve been doing for 4 years. Then I read Self-Pursuit and guess what, again it resonated with me although I could never articulate the topic as well and with such craftsmanship as you. The fact is it it didn’t crystallize with me until I read your pieces. Right now, as you said, Im excited, probably over-excited and overwhelmed. The point of my comment is really to say, thank-you for existing and writing right now. You are very talented.
So well put. And love the idea to use chat for journaling. I have books filled with thoughts over the years. Would be so interesting to have outside perspective on patterns. Thanks for writing.
Hi, I use the AI at duckduckgo.com, just click on the AI button at the top right. As a starter you could ask it how best to use AI, lol. I asked it this very question and the answer it gave me was as follows:
'To make the most of this AI, consider the following tips:
1. **Ask Clear Questions**: The more specific your question, the better the response. For example, instead of asking "Tell me about history," you could ask "What were the main causes of World War I?"
2. **Explore Various Topics**: You can inquire about a wide range of subjects, including science, technology, history, language, and more. Feel free to ask for explanations, summaries, or comparisons.
3. **Request How-Tos or Guides**: If you need help with a task or process, ask for step-by-step instructions. For example, "How do I bake a cake?" or "What are the steps to create a budget?"
4. **Seek Recommendations**: Whether it's books, movies, or travel destinations, you can ask for suggestions based on your interests.
5. **Engage in Conversations**: You can have casual conversations or ask for advice on various topics, including personal development, study tips, or career guidance.
6. **Stay Informed**: If you're looking for recent news or updates on specific topics, feel free to ask about current events or trends.
7. **Use Follow-Up Questions**: If you need more information or clarification on a topic, don't hesitate to ask follow-up questions.
Feel free to start with any question or topic you're interested in!'
By the way, I use it on my phone and used to voice facility on the keyboard to just dictate my questions, hope this helps! 👍🙂
If you have any tips re: using Claude for self-pursuit would love to get them. Thanks for this one!!!
Interesting... I talk to LLMs frequently but rarely use Claude. Maybe I can put something together for this bc these tools can *obviously* be utilized for self-growth. You've got my wheels turning, I'll ponder this and try to get something out by the end of next week 😊
Are there specific aspects of self-pursuit you'd be interested in exploring?
I didn’t get a chance to reply to this, but just saw your latest post and skimmed the beginning. Have bookmarked it to read this week. Excited 🫶🏾
eudaimonia
I wouldn’t have named it, but this pursuit was the common denominator among all others for me, for about the last 30 years now - and it kept turning into fulfilling work. I think it often does. I like your pieces. Glad you’re writing.
tysm, Amy! it's definitely a lifelong pursuit 😊
Yes, yes, yes — this is why I’ve been slow-walking everything lately. Self‑pursuit is the energy economy behind real business growth. But damn, it takes discipline to keep the noise turned down.
was SO good! had to read it twice
I just came across a mirror of years of combined thoughts and internal shifts
Speechless 👏 🦋 ❤️ 👌
We are guided something bigger than ourselves and you have to pursue yourself to realize this. Spirituality is something special... a tough topic to try and comprehend.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2c2OmTUXUoBWqa2bfnxo35?si=rAY0O7agSJCgGkk4I14qrA
Thank you for sharing this! I believe that if we pursue ourselves, we will attract the right version of others like career, relationship, and others.
Wow, Stefanie, I just learned about bit about you and when I read “Flirting with the World”, I felt like you poked a digit thru my ear and fingered my brain. I’m sorry if the metaphor is too graphic but that’s the image that came into my head. That last one was unintentional. Anyway, Im a 72 year old man who lived 3 phases in my life. A depressed/self destructive, then a conscientious, now a creative phase since I retired 4 years ago. It wasn’t until I read your wonderfully articulated Flirting that I realized that’s what I’ve been doing for 4 years. Then I read Self-Pursuit and guess what, again it resonated with me although I could never articulate the topic as well and with such craftsmanship as you. The fact is it it didn’t crystallize with me until I read your pieces. Right now, as you said, Im excited, probably over-excited and overwhelmed. The point of my comment is really to say, thank-you for existing and writing right now. You are very talented.
So well put. And love the idea to use chat for journaling. I have books filled with thoughts over the years. Would be so interesting to have outside perspective on patterns. Thanks for writing.
So important, thank you!
This was really eye opening, thanks!
Hi, I use the AI at duckduckgo.com, just click on the AI button at the top right. As a starter you could ask it how best to use AI, lol. I asked it this very question and the answer it gave me was as follows:
'To make the most of this AI, consider the following tips:
1. **Ask Clear Questions**: The more specific your question, the better the response. For example, instead of asking "Tell me about history," you could ask "What were the main causes of World War I?"
2. **Explore Various Topics**: You can inquire about a wide range of subjects, including science, technology, history, language, and more. Feel free to ask for explanations, summaries, or comparisons.
3. **Request How-Tos or Guides**: If you need help with a task or process, ask for step-by-step instructions. For example, "How do I bake a cake?" or "What are the steps to create a budget?"
4. **Seek Recommendations**: Whether it's books, movies, or travel destinations, you can ask for suggestions based on your interests.
5. **Engage in Conversations**: You can have casual conversations or ask for advice on various topics, including personal development, study tips, or career guidance.
6. **Stay Informed**: If you're looking for recent news or updates on specific topics, feel free to ask about current events or trends.
7. **Use Follow-Up Questions**: If you need more information or clarification on a topic, don't hesitate to ask follow-up questions.
Feel free to start with any question or topic you're interested in!'
By the way, I use it on my phone and used to voice facility on the keyboard to just dictate my questions, hope this helps! 👍🙂