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Cooking · by Ngozi Bello · 2026-09-04

The most quiet part of learning technique

> Tiny progress is still progress.

That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where technique stopped feeling new.

> Tiny progress is still progress.

That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where recipes stopped feeling new.

This is probably obvious to veterans here, but it clicked for me only recently. technique got easier when I stopped treating every attempt like a final exam.

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Anna Gruber · 2 likes

I would push back gently on the part part. I am curious whether dinner still feels good next month.

Avery Johnson · 2 likes

The conclusion is too broad, but the example is interesting.

Ethan Brooks · 2 likes

Really good advice, and it feels doable. A little friction removed goes a long way.

Omar Hassan · 0 likes

Now I want a spreadsheet.

Noah Miller · 2 likes

I appreciate the honest middle stage, not just the polished ending. I noticed the same thing in Dublin.

Isha Menon · 1 likes

The part angle is what sold me. I learned that one the expensive way.