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Running · by Olena Shevchenko · 2026-09-09

A tiny win from Toronto that made my week from the kitchen

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

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

I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.

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Chloe Davis · 2 likes

My first thought was cost, then time, then whether I would remember to do it. A little friction removed goes a long way.

Maya Williams · 1 likes

I love this. It feels practical without pretending life is neat. The weekend version is even more interesting. People underestimate how much sleep changes the answer.

Huy Le · 1 likes

There is a hidden assumption here that not everyone shares. This pairs weirdly well with pierogi.