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Writing · by Irene López · 2026-08-27

Which advice is actually useful

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 2 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

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

Would love to hear how other people handle this. I am especially curious about the version that works on a tired weekday, not just on an ideal Sunday.

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Diego Quispe · 2 likes

Surprised more people aren't choosing Yes, definitely. It seems like the practical answer. The Monday morning version is even more interesting.

Rapid Comet · 1 likes

I had the same reaction to more.

Liam Wilson · 1 likes

I had the same reaction to like.

Irene López · 0 likes

@urban_runner Small caveat: context changes the answer a lot.

Irene López · 0 likes

I like this more than the top-level advice.

Benjamín Rojas · 1 likes

I agree with the goal and disagree with the method. The texture and mood are lovely.

Sofía Hernández · 7 likes

You just saved me a bad purchase.

Ethan Brooks · 1 likes

That is a much better way to say it.

Aoi Ito · 1 likes

Surprised more people aren't choosing Yes, definitely. It seems like the practical answer. This would have saved me a lot of trial and error.