Pets · by Liam Eriksson · 2026-09-06
What I wish I knew before trying cats on a budget
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.
I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 10 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where cats stopped feeling new.
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Paolo Garcia · 20 likes
I would not call it wrong, just incomplete. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me.
Chinedu Adeyemi · 19 likes
That is a surprisingly elegant way to frame it. The busy month version is even more interesting.
Ethan Brooks · 4 likes
Thanks for making it less intimidating.
Giulia Rossi · 17 likes
I do not have a strong take, but the before detail is useful. The ambitious constraint is probably the real story.
Liam Eriksson · 2 likes
That sounds great until you add children/pets/deadlines.
Sleepy Comet · 14 likes
I appreciate the honest middle stage, not just the polished ending. The Lagos example makes it feel concrete.
Sleepy Comet · 13 likes
Anecdotally, this tracks with what I have seen. The low-effort version is probably the keeper.
Sleepy Rider · 7 likes
This feels a little overrated to me, even if the intention is good. For me it came down to the recipe.
Marco Conti · 4 likes
Small caveat: context changes the answer a lot.
Nima Ahmadi · 7 likes
This is genuinely helpful, thanks for writing it out. My only addition is to make the first step visible.
Liam Naidoo · 6 likes
Do you think this would work in a smaller place than Buenos Aires?
Pixel Orbit · 5 likes
I had a similar experience, but my problem was consistency rather than motivation. I would love to see a follow-up after 5 weeks.
Camila Rocha · 4 likes
Love the tiny experiment energy. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near my desk.
Lucas Silva · 12 likes
I needed the reminder to start smaller.
Mia Bauer · 4 likes
I think the bad version of this advice causes a lot of frustration. This pairs weirdly well with shakshuka.
Liam Eriksson · 4 likes
Excellent timing; I was just thinking about budget. I noticed the same thing in Jakarta.
Lena Müller · 3 likes
Do you think this would work in a smaller place than Mexico City? The busy month version is even more interesting. People underestimate how much sleep changes the answer.
Yui Tanaka · 2 likes
I am cheering for this update. The a coworking table detail changes the whole answer. I needed this reminder today.
Olena Shevchenko · 1 likes
I would not call it wrong, just incomplete. I would test it for 4 days before deciding.
Noé Petit · 0 likes
The boring logistics are always the hidden part. A little friction removed goes a long way. I needed this reminder today.
Piotr Zieliński · 0 likes
That would annoy me more than it helped. I would write it down before changing anything else. The follow-through matters more than the perfect plan.
Rohan Mehta · 0 likes
I think the bad version of this advice causes a lot of frustration. For me it came down to the tiny repair. People underestimate how much sleep changes the answer.