Focus: ♯ Linear Algebra Done Right
AI Tools I’m Using
My selection prioritizes credit card payment compatibility.
- Chat: Perplexity with Qianwen as backup
- Coding: Copilot and Gemini CLI
- Command line: aichat—shell mode (
aichat -e) is particularly useful - Obsidian: obsidian-copilot—easily add multiple files by pasting a list of Obsidian links
Work Stuff
Reading
1. Intentional Goals vs. Traditional Goal-Setting
The concept of “intentional goals” offers a powerful paradigm shift in personal development philosophy. Unlike traditional goals that focus on future outcomes, intentional goals center on who you want to be in the present moment.
Key Insights:
- Intentional goals function like lighthouses—providing direction rather than being destinations
- They transform every moment into an opportunity to serve your greater vision
- The “why does this matter?” exercise (asking five times) helps uncover deeper intentions
- Regular review processes ensure goals continue serving your core intentions
Source: Don’t Set a Goal for 2026 Until You Watch This
2. Cursor’s Elite Engineering Culture
The deep dive into Cursor reveals a fascinating company culture built as a “haven for self-motivated individual contributors” where intense collaboration and product obsession drive innovation.
Cultural Pillars:
- High-Agency Environment: Individual contributors hold the highest status, making things happen through enthusiasm rather than management
- “Fuzz” Rituals: Silent, hour-long sessions where the entire team tries to break upcoming releases
- Ceiling-First Design: Building for the best developers rather than making incremental improvements
- Self-Imposed Excellence: No mandated hours, but meaningful percentage of team works extensively due to passion
Source: Inside Cursor
3. Human-AI Collaboration in Knowledge Work
This topic explores the evolving role of humans in AI-augmented workflows, emphasizing that “approval is thinking” in the AI era.
Collaboration Framework:
- Cognitive Handshake: Using intuition and experience to approve AI’s logic chains
- Traffic Light System:
- Green Zone: AI-driven tasks and automation
- Yellow Zone: AI as sparring partner for brainstorming and challenging ideas
- Red Zone: Human sovereignty over value judgments, emotional expression, and final decisions
- Studio Mindset: Valuing ideas (Fleeting Notes) and final works (Permanent Notes) over raw information
Source: AI 时代，你的知识管理工具该扔了吗