Funny · by Piotr Zieliński · 2026-08-26

A tiny story about sourdough, Mumbai and timing that actually stuck

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 6 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat

I tried this in Lisbon with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.

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Avery Johnson · 9 likes

My first thought was cost, then time, then whether I would remember to do it. The surprising constraint is probably the real story.

Rapid Comet · 4 likes

Good reminder that boring can be good. That is where the boring checklist helps. Small progress still counts.

Rapid Runner · 2 likes

Thanks, that actually helped.

Maya Williams · 0 likes

I am curious what changed your mind.

Ananya Rao · 1 likes

Love the tiny experiment energy. I used to overcomplicate this constantly.

Ethan Brooks · 0 likes

This is the kind of useful internet I still show up for. A little friction removed goes a long way. Glad you shared the messy version too.

Mango Atlas · 0 likes

I wonder how much of this depends on timing. I used to overcomplicate this constantly.