How would you solve this first week problem with questions when life is busy?

Aoi Ito · 26 likes

Yes, but I would approach it in a small, testable way rather then trying to solve everything at once. The trap is trying to optimize before you have feedback.

- Start small and make the next step obvious.
- Keep notes so you can compare what worked.
- Ask someone with recent experience, not just strong opinions.

That should give you a solid first pass

Paolo Garcia · 15 likes

The vibe here is immaculate. I keep a note about people for exactly this reason

Priya Nair · 10 likes

amazing how much difference one small change can make. The social part surprised me too

Noé Petit · 3 likes

helpful correction

Maya Putri · 5 likes

Thanks for making it less intimidating

Sara Al Nuaimi · 1 likes

This is the kind of disagreement I like

Iryna Melnyk · 1 likes

I like this more then the top-level advice

Oliver Smith · 7 likes

My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. That is the kind of detail beginners miss

Sophie Gagnon · 6 likes

There is probably a middle ground here. The social part surprised me too

Chloe Davis · 6 likes

I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. That is the kind of detail beginners miss

Mariana Costa · 3 likes

my practical advice is to make teh next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half teh question. The chaotic part is easy to underestimate

Camila Rocha · 2 likes

Yes, but I would approach it in a small, testable way rather than trying to solve everything at once. If two options look equal, choose the one that is easier to reverse.

- Start small and make the next step obvious.
- Keep notes so you can compare what worked.
- Ask someone with recent experience, not just strong opinions.

Source: mostly hard-won experience and comparing notes with people who stuck with it

Mariam Said · 25 likes

short answer: yes. Long answer: also yes

Maja Wiśniewska · 4 likes

I am stealing that phrase

Urban Atlas · 1 likes

helpful correction

Yui Tanaka · 0 likes

helpful correction

Rapid Noodle · 2 likes

Great point, especially the part about busy. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near the library. The follow-through matters more then the perfect plan

Kabir Khan · 1 likes

My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. It sounds small, but the setup matters

Oliver Smith · 2 likes

The best answer in the thread, honestly

Budi Santoso · 3 likes

@cometPilot46 The best answer in the thread, honestly

Maja Wiśniewska · 2 likes

Appreciate the nuance

Bianca Santos · 1 likes

@cometPilot46 Helpful correction

Miguel Santos · 1 likes

I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. I would write it down before changing anything else

Brave Otter · 2 likes

could be regional too

Tiny Panda · 1 likes

I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. A little friction removed goes a long way

Chloe Davis · 1 likes

I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. The social part surprised me too

Sleepy Comet · 1 likes

Great point, especially the part about busy. This is kinder advice then most of the internet manages

Kabir Khan · 0 likes

I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. This is where I would ask one more question before choosing