Samuelson T. Atiba

I asked a custom Gem to refine its system prompt and it did the unexpected. The Gem was to help people understand how to write a Financial Aid application and applied several mental models. But Gemini definitely thought it was too smart for such precise instructions. Given the opportunity, it immediately stripped what it considered fluff. "A Novice needs a checklist; an Expert needs a directive.", it states. Interesting where prompt engineering is headed.

I've long used Gemini and been enjoying the 2.0 Flash but it seems it's now been neutered. It was working well until this morning when it failed to initialise an empty list properly. I was quite surprised, and then this happened:

Sometimes, you look in the binary to flip a bit or two and unlock 10%+ gains

Amazon is a startup. They've taken waitlists to a whole new level.

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Sometimes, you just have to stop and figure out who your ideal self is — set no limits, allow yourself to fantasise. Then, identify what aspects of that image you can realistically achieve and work towards them. No, you won’t achieve a fantastical self image, but you can get as close to it as you want. Personally, I’m pursuing more peace. I want to live every day in peace, even in stressful situations: fully present, truly at peace. What will you have more of in 2025?

The Biggest Leap The most profound shift you can make in your life is recognising that it is not zero-sum. There's an actual, figurative infinity out there for you: 🔹Peace - more than you can imagine 🔹Order - beyond your wildest dreams 🔹Wealth - endless opportunities 🔹Friendships - connections without limits 🔹Laughs - boundless joy Having some doesn’t have to mean depriving others. In this universe of plenty, your gains can inspire and elevate those around you. The more you grow, the more you can share; the more you share, the more you grow. It's a cycle of abundance, not scarcity.

Remember, you have the power to transform any habit that no longer serves you. It might take some support or resources, but don't ever believe you're trapped. That feeling of being stuck? It's just an illusion, a mirage on the path to your growth. You are capable of change, and you're on your way to becoming the best version of yourself. Keep pushing forward!

The conversation I'm having:

The conversations I'd like to have with an AI tool. Anyone built this already? Please point me in the right direction.

I'll continue the good by adding one great resource I've found for understanding C at a deeper level: youtube.com/watch?v=w3_e9vZj…

Of rules and exceptions I now have diverse bacteria in my gut. If someone told me years ago, that I would pay to specifically ingest bacteria,… I would have wondered at the particular brand of crazy being spewed. Yet, I now prize the occasional kombucha and kefir and other probiotics. Sometimes, we can be far too eager to self-describe thereby inscribing an unwarranted limit on ourselves… Rather, let us be gracious allowing ourselves to grow and explore some yet unknown unknowns of ourselves for who knows what knowledge we may yet possess, what understanding we may yet attain or what necessity may come upon us? Let us give room to grow and so find meaning beyond our wildest fantasies…

I find Grok to be great for discovering new information. If in doubt, try the simple prompt: "most protein-dense plant" with other models and let me know how you fare...

BeautifulSoup is nice for dealing with XML without worrying about namespaces but then... It's awfully slow compared to XML ElementTree and lxml.

Spot the error!