Ask Orbit · by Chinedu Adeyemi · 2026-09-17
Notes from a very normal first week with Ask Orbit from the kitchen
My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 4 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.
My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 6 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where people stopped feeling new.
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Aarav Sharma · 14 likes
Wonderful detail. It makes the whole thing feel real. The a coworking table detail changes the whole answer.
Theo Bennett · 4 likes
Really good advice, and it feels doable. This is more useful on a tired first week than on a perfect day. Small progress still counts.
Minji Kim · 1 likes
I wish more posts had this much context. For me it came down to the conversation.
Sara Ahmed · 0 likes
The normal angle is what sold me. This is more useful on a tired commute than on a perfect day. Glad you shared the messy version too.
Sofía Hernández · 0 likes
The vibe here is immaculate. This pairs weirdly well with bibimbap. Small progress still counts.
Maia Brown · 0 likes
This is the kind of useful internet I still show up for. The 5-minute rule is underrated. Small progress still counts.
Sleepy Rider · 0 likes
I found this disappointing because it skips the hardest part. I noticed the same thing in Buenos Aires. I needed this reminder today.
Maya Putri · 4 likes
That sounds great until you add children/pets/deadlines.
Valeria López · 0 likes
I wonder how much of this depends on timing.
Liam Wilson · 0 likes
This reminds me of something a friend in Lisbon mentioned.