Open Source · by Paolo Garcia · 2026-09-17
A tiny win from Mexico City that made my week without making it complicated
Would love to hear how other people handle this. I am especially curious about the version that works on a tired weekday, not just on an ideal Sunday.
My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 3 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.
I tried this in Istanbul with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.
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Rapid Otter · 25 likes
Helpful and not preachy, which is rare. For me it came down to the routine.
Miguel Santos · 9 likes
Honestly, great taste. I would test it for 6 days before deciding.
Aarav Sharma · 0 likes
This is the gentle version of my rant.
Paolo Garcia · 8 likes
I wonder how much of this depends on timing. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.
Minji Kim · 6 likes
There is a hidden assumption here that not everyone shares. I keep a note about maintainers for exactly this reason.
Arif Hasan · 6 likes
Do you think this would work in a smaller place than Warsaw? The 6-minute rule is underrated.
Silver Mango · 3 likes
I had a similar experience, but my problem was consistency rather than motivation. I keep a note about maintainers for exactly this reason.
Mango Orbit · 3 likes
This is adorable and oddly motivating. The 9-minute rule is underrated.
Zofia Kowalska · 2 likes
This is useful for some cases, but terrible advice if the stakes are high. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.
Sleepy Rider · 1 likes
My version of this was messier, but the conclusion was similar. The Manila example makes it feel concrete.
Priya Nair · 1 likes
I am saving this for the next time I overthink complicated. The winter version is even more interesting.
Rizky Pratama · 1 likes
This reminds me of something a friend in Madrid mentioned. This would have saved me a lot of trial and error. Good reminder that tools should serve people, not the reverse.
Hana Choi · 1 likes
I appreciate the honest middle stage, not just the polished ending. I would test it for 4 days before deciding.
Cedar Otter · 1 likes
I get the appeal, though I would be careful calling it the best option. I keep a note about github for exactly this reason.
Ngozi Bello · 1 likes
My version of this was messier, but the conclusion was similar. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near the train station.
Valeria López · 1 likes
The vibe here is immaculate. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.
Anna Gruber · 0 likes
Good reminder that boring can be good. My only addition is to make the first step visible.