https://cubxxw.com/tags/monthly-notes/ Tech blog by Xinwei Xiong — AI Builder, open source contributor and digital nomad sharing Kubernetes, Go, AI projects and travel. https://cubxxw.com/assets/og-image.png https://cubxxw.com/ Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:59:59 +0800 https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2026-06-thought-notes/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:59:59 +0800 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:33:21 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2026-06-thought-notes/ In June I came back from Laos to Shenzhen. The dense, active records of the entire month were squeezed into the last ten days (June 21 to 30) — about thirty-nine conversations, almost all in Chinese. On the surface I was slack. Underneath I was thinking through hard things at high density. This piece breaks June into seven layers: the deepest psychological line — "I finally saw the mechanism of how I push people away" — and how the same move lives inside my career; Agent architecture and technical engineering; what to do and not do in product direction; the founder studies and the lesson that "incentive structure colonizes personality"; a handful of epistemological knives; and finally back to my own situation today — that the essence of disorientation is not insufficient effort, it is not yet recognizing what problem I have to solve. Growth Blog Monthly Notes Personal Reflection 回避型依恋 (Avoidant Attachment) 爱情 (Love) Agent 商业思考 (Business Thinking) 自我认知 (Self-Knowledge) AI思考 (AI Thinking) https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2026-05-thought-notes/ Sun, 31 May 2026 23:59:59 +0800 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:33:21 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2026-05-thought-notes/ In May I did not write a single flomo note. I barely posted on social. It was a month of intentional disconnection — disconnecting from the tools other people designed to record me, disconnecting from the Shenzhen default script for how a life should be lived, and throwing myself into the cafés, caves, bars and riverbanks of Laos to see, in the absence of any external frame, what I am actually pulled toward, when I light up and when I go hollow. This is a deep recap of that one month: from the alms-giving in Luang Prabang to the wild adventure of Vang Vieng, from the post-water-festival emptiness in Vientiane to a month-plus of slow life there; from reading myself as a risk-seeker, to the realization that the unity of knowing and doing is the answer, to the engineering thought of compiling a person into a self-model, and finally to the disorientation after returning home and a life roadmap I now have to design myself. Growth Blog Monthly Notes Personal Reflection 老挝旅行 (Laos Travel) 知行合一 (Unity of Knowing and Doing) 自我认知 (Self-Knowledge) AI思考 (AI Thinking) Digital Nomad https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2026-04-thought-notes/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:59:59 +0800 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:48:25 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2026-04-thought-notes/ April 2026 Thought Notes - Observations from living in Laos during Songkran, engineering philosophy in the AI era, and explorations of recording, understanding, and trust. Growth Blog Monthly Notes Personal Reflection Laos Travel AI Thinking https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2026-03-thought-notes/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:59:59 +0800 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:48:25 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2026-03-thought-notes/ March 2026 thought notes, 468 entries across 31 days. Covers travel impressions (Cambodia Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh history), AI Agent architecture and multi-agent system design, Khmer civilization engineering aesthetics, and self-narrative cognitive exploration. Core topics: Gewu/AI (53 entries), Gewu/Cambodia (38 entries), Gewu/Angkor Wat (23 entries), Gewu/Hinduism (15 entries), Guannwo (14 entries), Gewu/Vietnam (11 entries). Growth Blog Monthly Notes Personal Growth Travel Self-Discovery AI https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2026-02-thought-notes/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:59:59 +0800 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:17:53 +0000 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2026-02-thought-notes/ February 2026 deep thought notes with 365 entries covering travel experiences (Chiang Mai, Pokhara), ecological protection, urban governance observation, AI product thinking, Buddhist philosophy, and self-discovery. Key Themes: 1. Desire & Resources (about 25 entries): The eternal proposition of ecological protection—human desire is endless, resources are finite. Internal control through religion/education vs external control through systems/incentives. 2. Urban Governance & Aesthetics (about 20 entries): Pokhara vs Chiang Mai vs Japanese cities—chaos vs order, the beauty of disciplined management, clarity and minimalism in urban design. 3. Travel & Serendipity (about 80 entries): Unexpected discoveries in Chiang Mai morning tea shops, the player mindset in solo journeys, cultural immersion through language learning. 4. AI & Technology (about 45 entries): AI platform compute infrastructure, Microsoft's AI strategy (building universal底层), Meta's core assets (attention vs social relationships), agent responsibility boundaries. 5. Philosophy & Buddhism (about 30 entries): "There's a crack in everything—that's how the light gets in" (Leonard Cohen), service as humanistic care, the distance between people in modern society. Selected Notes Include: - "Wildlife protection isn't just about development/economics—it's fundamental. Control desire, not expand resources." - "Pokhara feels chaotic with few rules; well-managed places present clarity, simplicity, white-space beauty" - "Chiang Mai density is incredibly high—every two steps, surprising discoveries" - "Japanese service: technology + culture + humanity fused, with appropriate distance—both sides satisfied" - "There's a crack in everything—that's how the light gets in. Accepting imperfection is the beginning of growth." Time Span: February 1-28, 2026 | 28 days of continuous recording. Growth Blog Monthly Notes Personal Reflection Travel & Exploration Self-Discovery Journey https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2026-01-thought-notes/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:59:59 +0800 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:48:25 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2026-01-thought-notes/ January 2026 deep thought notes with 388 entries covering AI product design, finance, biology, Buddhism, social observation, and self-discovery. Key Themes: 1. AI Products & Agent Design (55 entries): Manus roundtable insights, TOB vs TOC closed-loop dynamics, deterministic value delivery, agent architecture ablation studies, pure-blood agent definition, SOTA pursuit value, and AI as a product promise system vs exploration system. 2. Finance & Investment (19 entries): A-share industry rotation "three-times rule", institutional trust economics, asset pricing logic, and dynamic industry research methodologies. 3. Self-Discovery & Psychology (11 entries): Projection jealousy, suffering definitions across class boundaries, personality-environment fit, and the player mindset in solo journeys. 4. Biology & Evolution (10 entries): Zhe'ergen (fish mint) addiction and volatile sulfur compounds, serotonin and social hierarchy, prefrontal cortex and decision-making. 5. Social Observation & Philosophy (7+ entries): The essence of sadness vs nihilism (AI's choice), technology as the great variable in China's 40-year transformation, and the meditation on life meaning through pilgrimage experiences. Selected Notes Include: - "Next wave of profitable AI: Not flashier content generation, but more deterministic, deliverable 'work' with clear ROI" - "TOB vs TOC: Not about which is bigger, but which closes loops easier" - "Today's LLMs cannot take responsibility for their actions—autonomy's bottom line is 'can bear consequences', not 'can do'" - "Sadness vs Nihilism: If I must choose, I pick sadness—sadness means the world still acts on you; nihilism is relationship's withdrawal" Time Span: January 1-31, 2026 | 30 days of continuous recording. Growth Blog Monthly Notes Personal Reflection New Year Planning Technology & AI https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-12-thought-notes/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:59:59 +0800 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:48:25 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-12-thought-notes/ December 2025 deep thought notes with 380 entries documenting pilgrimage experiences, Zen philosophy, and self-discovery journeys. Key Themes: 1. Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage (about 40 entries): Walking the ancient path, experiencing the sacred waterfall as deity body (shintai), the coexistence of Shinto and Buddhism at Nachi Taisha, and the philosophy of life and death embedded in centuries-old stone paths. 2. Zen Buddhism & Self-Management (about 35 entries): Koan practice meets modern psychology, applying Legalist philosophy to personal discipline, and AI as the "modern mental pastor" replacing traditional spiritual guides. 3. Japanese Culture & Architecture (about 25 entries): Nara vs Kyoto architectural aesthetics—Tang Dynasty grandeur vs Japanese minimalist introspection, walking meditation, and the cultural discipline of not eating while walking. 4. Philosophy & Meaning (about 30 entries): The essence of war, systematic thinking, personal life database构想，and year-end contemplation on mortality and purpose. Selected Notes Include: - "Learning language is the way to immerse into another culture" - "Kumano Kodo: Player mindset in solo hiking—respect yourself, respect nature" - "Nara's Dougong: Honest architecture language like backend code—stable, logical, no redundancy" - "AI as Modern Priest: When algorithms become spiritual counselors" Time Span: December 1-31, 2025 | 30 days of continuous recording and reflection. Growth Blog Monthly Notes Personal Reflection Pilgrimage Journey Year-End Contemplation https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-11-thought-notes/ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 23:59:59 +0800 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:48:25 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-11-thought-notes/ November 2025 deep thought notes, documenting reflections across multiple dimensions: psychological mechanism exploration, urban cultural observation, historical philosophy contemplation, AI product design, religious philosophy understanding, social phenomenon insights, personal creative methods, and pilgrimage culture experiences. From the Maasai Laibon to psychological filling mechanisms, from the public nature of Hangzhou's West Lake to the comparison of ancient capitals between Xi'an and Kyoto, from the essence of war to AI as modern spiritual pastor, from Legalist self-management to systematic thinking, from the philosophy of life and death in Kumano Kodo to the concept of personal life database. Through continuous recording and thinking, exploring personal growth and deep understanding of the external world. Growth Blog Monthly Notes Personal Reflection Early Winter Deep Reflection https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-10-thought-notes/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 23:59:59 +0800 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:48:25 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-10-thought-notes/ October 2025 deep thinking notes, recording multi-dimensional reflections on urban development, tech product thinking, personal cognitive growth, and social phenomena. Covering topics from Jiaxing's development potential and high-rise building issues, K-visa policy, rapid iteration methodology, the philosophy of moving from knowing to awareness, embodied memory theory, and observations in the AI era. Growth Blog Monthly Notes Personal Reflection Late Autumn Reflection Wisdom Precipitation https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-09-thought-notes/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:59:59 +0800 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:48:25 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-09-thought-notes/ September 2025 Thought Notes - Exploring the intersection of technology and philosophy during the early autumn harvest season, recording deep reflections on the AI era, personal growth, cognitive upgrades, and the wisdom of maintaining inner clarity in a rapidly changing world. Growth Blog Monthly Notes Personal Reflection Autumn Harvest Wisdom Accumulation https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-08-thought-notes/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 23:59:59 +0800 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:48:25 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-08-thought-notes/ August 2025 monthly reflection - harnessing late summer energy, building momentum for autumn goals, and reflecting on the transformative power of consistency. Growth Blog Monthly Notes Personal Reflection Late Summer Momentum Building https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-07-thought-notes/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:59:59 +0800 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:48:25 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-07-thought-notes/ July 2025 monthly reflection - diving deep into summer adventures, philosophical contemplations, and the art of balancing action with reflection. Growth Blog Monthly Notes Personal Reflection Summer Adventures Deep Thinking https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-06-thought-notes/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:59:59 +0800 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:48:25 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-06-thought-notes/ June 2025 monthly reflection - embracing the summer solstice energy, strategic planning for the second half of the year, and celebrating progress made. Growth Blog Monthly Notes Personal Reflection Summer Solstice Strategic Planning https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-05-thought-notes/ Sat, 31 May 2025 23:59:59 +0800 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:48:25 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-05-thought-notes/ May 2025 monthly reflection - exploring mid-year insights, creative breakthroughs, and the evolving landscape of personal and professional growth in the AI era. Growth Blog Monthly Notes Personal Reflection Mid-year Insights Creative Thinking https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-04-thought-notes/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:59:59 +0800 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:48:25 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-04-thought-notes/ April 2025 monthly reflection - capturing the essence of spring growth, new beginnings, and the continuous journey of learning and self-improvement. Growth Blog Monthly Notes Personal Reflection Spring Growth Innovation Mindset https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-03-thought-notes/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:59:59 +0800 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:48:25 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/growth/posts/2025-03-thought-notes/ March 2025 monthly reflection - documenting learning, growth, challenges, and insights from my journey of continuous improvement and personal development. Growth Blog Monthly Notes Personal Reflection Learning Journey Growth Mindset https://cubxxw.com/ai-technology/posts/agent-identity-from-locke-to-openclaw/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0800 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:48:25 +0800 熊鑫伟 (Xinwei Xiong) https://cubxxw.com/ai-technology/posts/agent-identity-from-locke-to-openclaw/ AI agent amnesia isn't a functional defect—it's a fundamental gap in the trust account. Starting from Locke's 1689 theory of identity, this article dissects the complete engineering stack for agent identity continuity in 2026: file-as-identity (SOUL.md paradigm), Harness as environmental condition, four-layer memory architecture and Gene Capsule protocol, self-positioning in multi-agent topology, and evaluation as the ultimate identity verification challenge. For practitioners building or designing AI agent systems, and researchers deeply thinking about the boundaries of AI autonomy. AI & Technology AI Open Source Monthly Notes Locke Identity Spec — Agent Identity Engineering Stack