Curious · by Sara Ahmed · 2026-09-18
What would you do first if you were new to Curious after a few failed attempts?
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where learning stopped feeling new.
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.
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where evidence stopped feeling new.
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Ngozi Bello · 6 likes
A useful way to think about it is mechanism first: what changes, what stays constant, and what evidence would distinguish the two. The trap is trying to optimize before you have feedback.
- 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.
Ngozi Bello · 1 likes
@cedar_comet I had the same reaction to helpful.
Liam Eriksson · 5 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 write it down before changing anything else.
Tola Ibrahim · 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. My only addition is to make the first step visible.
Amelia Hughes · 3 likes
You explained the tradeoff really clearly.
Felix Weber · 2 likes
Really good advice, and it feels doable. The lunch break version is even more interesting.
Nour Ali · 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. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near the train station.
Angel Reyes · 1 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. The Seoul example makes it feel concrete.
Angel Reyes · 1 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. It sounds small, but the setup matters.
Ananya Rao · 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. The 7-minute rule is underrated.
Mina Chowdhury · 1 likes
The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. I am curious whether learning still feels good next month.
Ethan Brooks · 1 likes
Helpful and not preachy, which is rare.
Sleepy Runner · 1 likes
The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near the library.
Grace Parker · 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. I would write it down before changing anything else.
Tiny Comet · 0 likes
Small caveat: context changes the answer a lot.
Avery Johnson · 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. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near my desk.
Rohan Mehta · 0 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. The delightful part is easy to underestimate.
Aisha Rahman · 0 likes
The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. The Lisbon example makes it feel concrete.
Nicolás Díaz · 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 where I would ask one more question before choosing.
Luciana Vargas · 0 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. I noticed the same thing in Seoul.
Marco Conti · 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. My only addition is to make the first step visible.