I’d like actual examples instead of “I work faster”, something like “I can move straight to the middle of the file with 7mv” or “I can keep 4 different text snippets in memory and paste each with a number+pt, like 2pt”, things that you actually use somewhat frequently instead of what you can do, but probably only did once.
I don’t think I like vim or similar for the “productivity gain”. It just feels much more smooth of an experience when I don’t have to target, point at something visually and click all the time. Or move my hand to a 4 keys that are as far from my hands resting position as possible. I don’t believe I have saved much time. But I had a blast working with it and want to continue this serendipity experience for the rest of my time.