Listen "Personal diary - July 2025"
Episode Synopsis
This month, I built AI agents, I moved, I fasted, and I hiked. In this podcast, I share the stories that I experienced and the insights I found.YouTube versionMy website: eliasschlie.comQuick Stats 📊⏱️ Total focused work: 288 hours and 46 minutes🗓️ That’s an average of 9 hours and 57 minutes every single day — weekends included!💾 Full breakdown publicly available here: eliasschlie.comWhat I spent my time on 🧠🚀 Deep dive into AI agents and language model tooling (esp. langchain + agents)🧪 Built a custom MCP server to connect LLMs with Obsidian for persistent memory scaffolding🧭 Personal reflection on direction, meaning, and intrinsic values (inspired by valuism)💬 Developing systems for better conversations and group dynamics📚 Listening to high-signal content during breaks to stay immersed in key problemsMain Achievements 🏆✅ Built and shipped my own MCP server — clean, simple, and powerful✅ Reached a new level of clarity on what I value and why it matters✅ Used fasting as a powerful tool to reset and return to deep focus✅ Refined my approach to learning through better break design and structured reflection✅ Pushed physical + mental boundaries with a 50h fast + night hike — reminder of agency over mind and body
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