Before any post, ask: "am I writing this because I believe it, or because I think the algorithm favors it?" — constant tension drains content of its honesty.

Every account you follow builds your feed. Remove harmful, keep building, add teachers.

Enter YouTube with a specific search topic. Never open the home page.

Every 3 mo, delete history + watched + watch only specific content 1 week. Algorithm relearns from scratch.

Review every account you follow with one strict criterion: does it add real value, or does it drain your mood? Neutrality isn't reason enough to stay.