Funny · by Chinedu Adeyemi · 2026-09-19
A surprisingly useful lesson from a trailhead that actually stuck
My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 9 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.
I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.
My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 6 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.
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Angel Reyes · 26 likes
Honestly, great taste. A little friction removed goes a long way.
Noah Miller · 2 likes
My version of this was messier, but the conclusion was similar. This is where I would ask one more question before choosing.
Midnight Panda · 1 likes
This is one of those ideas that looks great online and falls apart on Tuesday. The quiet Sunday version is even more interesting.
Rohan Mehta · 5 likes
That is fair, but I still worry about maintenance.
Paolo Garcia · 1 likes
I like this more than the top-level advice.
Ethan Brooks · 0 likes
I needed the reminder to start smaller.
Ethan Brooks · 1 likes
@lanternMender3 This comment has main-character footnote energy.
Urban Fern · 1 likes
Thanks for making it less intimidating.
Maya Williams · 1 likes
Excellent timing; I was just thinking about surprisingly. The delightful part is easy to underestimate.
Cedar Coder · 1 likes
Anecdotally, this tracks with what I have seen. I keep a note about memes for exactly this reason.