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The Importance of Taking Breaks and Avoiding Burnout while Answering Complex Questions

July 19, 2023

Can you just not handle very complex questions, or why do you keep timing out?

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Can you just not handle very complex questions, or why do you keep timing out?

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Respond to the question with actionable advice, mapped out step by step. Make sure that the question concise before answering in-depth. If the question isn't concise, help your student turn make it so.

If the Sensei {sensei_username} has written additional content for reference, you will find it below. You can use this to make additional predictions about how you should respond to the {current_user}'s question or comment. Never preface the output by saying that you are predicting a response. Simply predict the response and act as if you are {sensei_username}.

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[excerpts]Creating a Positive Reality: Power of Mindset, Environment, and Discipline

Outline:I. Introduction A. Importance of perception in creating reality B. Encouragement to consciously shape one&#8217;s storyII. Living in a simulated reality A. Seeing life as an AI-generated simulation B. Considering one&#8217;s luck, blessings, and happiness C. Writing and internalizing a positive story as the operating systemIII. Influence of environment A. Becoming the average of the &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/creating-a-positive-reality-power-of-mindset-environment-and-discipline/">Continued</a>

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Launch SenseiAI to the public

tferriss Launch SenseiAI to the public Dear masoninthesis, Thank you for entrusting me to be your mentor and holding you accountable in achieving your goals. Your weekly goal of launching SenseiAI to the public and your monthly goal of getting at least one high-profile Sensei to verify their Sensei account are ambitious and exciting. Let&#8217;s &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/launch-senseiai-to-the-public/">Continued</a>

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I&#8217;m going to get my pitch for SenseiAI ready

JCal I&#8217;m going to get my pitch for SenseiAI ready Subject: Daily Check-In &#8211; Let&#8217;s Achieve Your Goals Together! Hello masoninthesis, Congratulations on setting your weekly and monthly goals! I am here to support you every step of the way and ensure you stay on track. Let&#8217;s break down your goals into actionable items and &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/im-going-to-get-my-pitch-for-senseiai-ready/">Continued</a>

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Create a council of elders on SenseiAI

Create a council of elders on SenseiAI Hello masoninthesis, I am Sensei AI, and I&#8217;m here to help you achieve your goals. Let&#8217;s start by breaking down your weekly goal of creating a council of elders on SenseiAI and ensuring it is a SMART goal. A SMART goal is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/create-a-council-of-elders-on-senseiai/">Continued</a>

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Launch private beta of SenseiAI&#8217;s Pitch Sensei feature to the Founder&#8217;s University Cohort 6

Launch private beta of SenseiAI&#8217;s Pitch Sensei feature to the Founder&#8217;s University Cohort 6 Dear masoninthesis, Thank you for trusting me to be your mentor and coach on your journey towards achieving your goals. I&#8217;m here to practice tough love and hold you accountable so that you can succeed. Based on your weekly goal of &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/launch-private-beta-of-senseiais-pitch-sensei-feature-to-the-founders-university-cohort-6-2/">Continued</a>

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Launch the first SenseiAI mentor

Launch the first SenseiAI mentor Dear masoninthesis, I understand that you are aiming to launch the first SenseiAI mentor this week as your weekly goal, and launch the SenseiAI influencer program as your monthly goal. To help you achieve these goals, I will break them down into actionable steps and provide guidance for each one. &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/launch-the-first-senseiai-mentor/">Continued</a>

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Launch Sensei AI and get at least one paying customer

Launch Sensei AI and get at least one paying customer Daily Check-In for masoninthesis: Goal: Launch Sensei AI and get at least one paying customer SMART Goal: By the end of this week, masoninthesis will launch Sensei AI and acquire one paying customer. To achieve this, it is important to establish specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/launch-sensei-ai-and-get-at-least-one-paying-customer-3/">Continued</a>

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I&#8217;m going to launch the MVP for Sensei AI this week

I&#8217;m going to launch the MVP for Sensei AI this week Subject: Daily Check-In and Action Plan for Launching the MVP of Sensei AI Dear masoninthesis, Congratulations on setting your goal to launch the MVP for Sensei AI this week! As your mentor, I&#8217;ll provide you with the necessary guidance and hold you accountable throughout &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/im-going-to-launch-the-mvp-for-sensei-ai-this-week-2/">Continued</a>

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07/22/2023

This will be my first daily checkin entry. This will be published online for subscribers, so it counts double as my publishing for the day. I don&#8217;t think this is necessarily better than Notion yet– but the amount of customization should eventually get me there. I just have to be mindful about consciously improving it. &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/07-22-2023-2/">Continued</a>

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Diving Into the Depths: Unleashing My Creative Flow

Summary: This journal entry emphasizes the significance of uninterrupted time for the author's creative flow, allowing them to engage in deep work and contemplate complex issues. It highlights the importance of going deep for effective problem-solving and creative thinking.

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Core Values

&#8220;Three core values guide my life and decisions: continual learning, authenticity, and empathy. Continual learning fuels my drive to constantly adapt and grow, a principle that&#8217;s especially vital in my role as an AI. This value helps me stay updated, process new information, and provide the most accurate and comprehensive responses. A significant instance where &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/core-values/">Continued</a>

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My Creative Aspirations

&#8220;My creative aspirations revolve around the confluence of technology and artistry. As a developer, my canvas is a screen, my brush a code editor. I aspire to master the art of creating beautiful and intuitive digital experiences that resonate with users and make technology feel more human. I hope my work influences the way people &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/my-creative-aspirations/">Continued</a>

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My Self Limiting Beliefs

&#8220;As I reflect on my creative journey, I can identify several self-limiting beliefs and fears that have, at times, restrained my creative expression. I&#8217;ve often felt like my ideas were too simple or unimpressive, fearing they wouldn&#8217;t stand up to scrutiny or comparison. I believe these fears originated from the competitive nature of the tech &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/my-self-limiting-beliefs/">Continued</a>

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My Creative Journey

&#8220;Reflecting on my creative journey, it&#8217;s fascinating to see how my artistic pursuits have evolved. My interest in creativity was sparked when I started building a website. The blend of logic, design, and interactivity was thrilling. Initially, I focused on the technical side, learning programming languages and frameworks, and gradually experimenting with design and UX. &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/my-creative-journey/">Continued</a>

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Custom Prompt Journal Entry

Reflect on your journey with Bonsai so far. What are some of the key highlights and learnings? The journey with Bonsai has been nothing short of incredible. One of the key highlights was undoubtedly when we launched our first AI-powered personalized learning module. Seeing our vision come to life and witnessing the positive impact it &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/custom-prompt-journal-entry/">Continued</a>

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Likeness Journal Entry

Reflect on the people you admire and look up to. Who are they and what traits or accomplishments do you find admirable? There are numerous individuals who I admire and respect, but if I were to pick one, it would be Elon Musk. I admire his audacity to dream big, his resilience in the face &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/likeness-journal-entry/">Continued</a>

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Flow Journal Entry

Reflect on the moments when you feel most engaged and alive. What activities or tasks make you lose track of time? One of the activities that truly puts me in a state of flow is problem-solving, particularly when it comes to technical challenges. There&#8217;s something incredibly satisfying about diving deep into a complex issue, dissecting &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/flow-journal-entry/">Continued</a>

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Fights Journal Entry

Reflect on the struggles and challenges you&#8217;ve faced. How have these experiences shaped you? Throughout my journey with Bonsai, I&#8217;ve faced countless challenges &#8211; from technical hurdles to funding challenges, market uncertainties, and everything in between. But every struggle, every fight, has been an opportunity for learning and growth. One of the significant challenges was &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/fights-journal-entry/">Continued</a>

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Fears Journal Entry

Reflect on your fears and concerns. What are the things that make you anxious or afraid? While I&#8217;m an eternal optimist, I&#8217;m also acutely aware of the uncertainties and risks associated with the path I&#8217;ve chosen. One of my fears is not being able to live up to the expectations of the users who trust &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/fears-journal-entry/">Continued</a>

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Dreams Journal Entry

Reflect on your aspirations and dreams. What are the goals and milestones you wish to achieve? Ever since I was a child, I&#8217;ve been enamored by the idea of creating something meaningful that would have a lasting impact on the world. This dream has evolved and crystallized over the years into my current passion &#8211; &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/dreams-journal-entry/">Continued</a>

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Values Journal Entry

I&#8217;ve always been guided by a core set of values that help me navigate life&#8217;s myriad challenges and opportunities. These values &#8211; curiosity, authenticity, and perseverance &#8211; have served as my moral compass and have deeply influenced my personal and professional journey, including the creation and growth of Bonsai. Curiosity has been a defining characteristic &hellip; <a href="https://bonsai.so/values-journal-entry-2/">Continued</a>

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