LLM Council, With a Dash of Assess-Decide-Do
Andrej Karpathy's LLM Council already follows the Assess-Decide-Do pattern. I made it explicit with a PR that adds cognitive scaffolding. Here's how it works.
Assess Decide Do – Colors And Icons Significance
The Assess Decide Do framework official colors and icons: red (+) for overloading the system, orange (?) for deciding, green (-) for finishing and unloading out [...]
Can AI (Really) Understand How You Think? Well, Maybe…
Integrating a human cognitive framework in Claude makes the LLM partially "understand" humans. World models may be better suited for this.
Assess-Decide-Do: 15 Years After – Revisiting a Productivity Framework in the Age of AI
Re-evaluating the Assess-Decide-Do framework in the age of AI. Not all life areas are suitable, but in most of them, it fits perfectly.
Supercharging Claude with the Assess Decide Do Framework – Mega Prompt Inside
15 years ago I built the ADD framework. Now I taught it to Claude itself. The result: unexpected empathy. Full guide + mega prompt.
If It’s Not 100% “Yes”, Then It’s A “No”
Lukewarm yeses waste time and energy. Hell yes or no eliminates mediocre commitments. The filter creates space for things that deserve full engagement
Discipline versus Motivation
Motivation starts, discipline continues. One is feeling, one is structure. Motivation is weather—discipline is climate
Entrepreneur Or Employee?
Neither better inherently. Entrepreneurs own risk and reward. Employees trade autonomy for stability. The choice depends on your tolerance for uncertainty
Follow Your Passion: Do’s, Dont’s and Detours
Follow your passion advice incomplete without reality checks. Do's—test market demand. Don'ts—quit income prematurely. Detours—often become destinations
Pushing Through versus Letting Go
Pushing through builds grit. Letting go prevents waste. Wisdom is knowing which situation demands which response
100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 81. Reject What You Don’t Want
Clear nos enable clear yeses. Rejecting what doesn't serve you creates space for what actually matters—boundaries protect priorities
100 Ways To Live A Better Life – 68. Don’t Argue, Win Or Lose
Arguments create enemies, not understanding. Refusing to argue preserves relationships—winning debates loses connections
Being A Life Director
Direct your life like directing film. Life direction requires vision, intention, action—passivity guarantees mediocre plot
New iPad Interface For iAdd – The Productivity App
iAdd productivity app launches iPad interface. Mobile productivity evolution through platform-specific design—tools adapt to different screens
7 Things To Do When The Shit Hits The Fan
Crisis response requires specific actions. Seven steps for managing disasters—preparation meets chaos through practiced responses
iAdd version 1.3 Live In AppStore
iAdd productivity app version 1.3 released. Latest update adds features—continuous improvement through iterative releases
Taming Monkey Number One: Second Update
First monkey challenge continues—second update tracks progress. Momentum builds through documentation—ongoing measurement maintains accountability
iAdd Lite Available On The App Store
iAdd Lite launches as free productivity option. Lite version expands accessibility—freemium model introduces tool to wider audience
How Goal Setting Works (For Me)
Personal goal-setting system explained transparently. Individual approach beats generic frameworks—what works varies person to person
How to Assess, Decide, Do with Pen, Paper and Magnets
Analog tools enable digital productivity. Pen, paper, magnets create tangible system—physical manipulation clarifies mental organization