Music · by Paolo Garcia · 2026-09-07
Notes from a very normal rainy evening with Music for absolute beginners
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where concerts stopped feeling new.
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.
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where artists stopped feeling new.
My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 3 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.
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Valeria López · 19 likes
Beautifully put. I needed that reminder today. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me.
Ngozi Bello · 3 likes
Respectfully, I see it the other way.
Nicolás Díaz · 1 likes
I had the same reaction to respectfully.
Bianca Santos · 6 likes
This is genuinely helpful, thanks for writing it out. I noticed the same thing in Berlin.
Chinedu Adeyemi · 1 likes
This feels a little overrated to me, even if the intention is good. I would love to see a follow-up after 9 weeks.
Tiny Fern · 1 likes
There is a hidden assumption here that not everyone shares. My only addition is to make the first step visible.