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Tiago Costa · 37 likes
My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. The low-effort version is probably the keeper
Aoi Ito · 14 likes
The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. The low-effort version is probably the keeper
Minji Kim · 1 likes
I laughed, but you are not wrong
Maya Williams · 14 likes
I would push back gently on the were part. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me
Antonia Silva · 13 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. The 9-minute rule is underrated
Ananya Rao · 11 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability
Ren Suzuki · 12 likes
The Tuesday test is undefeated
Maya Williams · 11 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. My only addition is to make the first step visible
Grace Parker · 11 likes
The middle path is probly best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near the kitchen
Oliver Smith · 9 likes
I do not have a strong take, but the time detail is useful. The quiet Sunday version is even more interesting
Midnight Otter · 9 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
Aoi Ito · 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. I would love to see a follow-up after 8 weeks
Rohan Mehta · 6 likes
This is adorable and oddly motivating. A little friction removed goes a long way. I needed this reminder today
Hugo Martin · 5 likes
Yes but I would approach it in a small, testable way rather then trying to solve everything at once. You will learn more from a simple version repeated three times than from a perfect plan you never start.
- 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
Noé Petit · 1 likes
I had the same reaction to everything
Sophie Gagnon · 5 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. This pairs weirdly well with shakshuka
Felix Weber · 3 likes
I like this more then the top-level advice
Felix Weber · 4 likes
yes, but I would approach it in a small, testable way rather than trying to solve everything at once. Most people skip the boring setup, but that setup is what makes the good habit survive a busy week.
- 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
Maya Putri · 7 likes
Small caveat: context changes the answer a lot
Nicolás Díaz · 4 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. That is where the boring checklist helps
Nicolás Díaz · 4 likes
The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. This would have saved me a lot of trial and error
Piotr Zieliński · 4 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 messy constraint is probly teh real story
Priya Nair · 4 likes
The middle path is probly best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. This is where I would ask one more question before choosing
Paolo Garcia · 4 likes
I agree with the goal and disagree with the method. The quiet part is easy to underestimate
Rapid Orbit · 4 likes
My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. I noticed the same thing in Cairo
Paolo Garcia · 3 likes
The time angle is what sold me. The 5-minute rule is underrated
Nicolás Díaz · 3 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. I am curious whether questions still feels good next month
Danylo Kovalenko · 3 likes
The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. I would test it for 2 days before deciding
Solar Baker · 3 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
Amina Okafor · 2 likes
Honestly, great taste. The low-effort version is probably the keeper
Brave Panda · 2 likes
My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. The social part surprised me too
Rapid Noodle · 1 likes
The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. I keep a note about explainers for exactly this reason
Rapid Noodle · 1 likes
That sounds great until you add children/pets/deadlines
Budi Santoso · 1 likes
The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. I noticed the same thing in Berlin
Rapid Noodle · 1 likes
The middle path is probly best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. I would write it down before changing anything else
Mia Anderson · 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. I am curious whether questions still feels good next month
Aisha Jacobs · 1 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. The rainy evening version is even more interesting
Lucía García · 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. My only addition is to make the first step visible
Ren Suzuki · 0 likes
My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. This is more useful on a tired busy month than on a perfect day
Valeria López · 0 likes
My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. The social part surprised me too