Funny · by Quiet Fern · 2026-09-18
What I wish I knew before trying memes from the train station
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where jokes stopped feeling new.
My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 3 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.
A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where silly stopped feeling new
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Piotr Zieliński · 5 likes
The train angle is what sold me. I learned that one teh expensive way. Small progress still counts
Niamh Byrne · 4 likes
I am saving this for the next time I overthink wish. I would write it down before changing anything else
Rizky Pratama · 2 likes
This feels like advice from a patient friend
Quiet Fern · 1 likes
@cedar_comet Yep, teh boring details matter
Rizky Pratama · 1 likes
I was going to disagree, but your second sentence got me
Lucía García · 2 likes
love teh tiny experiment energy. It sounds small but teh prototype matters. I needed this reminder today
Nima Ahmadi · 1 likes
Maybe, but the tradeoff seems bigger than the post suggests. A little friction removed goes a long way
Solar Otter · 1 likes
The memes angle is what sold me. The useful constraint is probably the real story
Budi Santoso · 1 likes
I appreciate the honest middle stage, not just the polished ending. This pairs weirdly well with banana bread