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Open Source · by Tiago Costa · 2026-09-15

What licenses looks like when you stop optimizing everything that actually stuck

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

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 5 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

I started this because my commute felt a little stuck, and community seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept.

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Theo Bennett · 1 likes

Helpful and not preachy, which is rare. I would love to see a follow-up after 6 weeks.

Martina Fernández · 0 likes

I am cheering for this update. A little friction removed goes a long way.