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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.

Ethan Brooks · 6 likes

That made the concept click.

Rohan Mehta · 5 likes

That is fair, but I still worry about maintenance.

Ethan Brooks · 4 likes

That is a good boundary.

Paolo Garcia · 1 likes

I like this more than the top-level advice.

Cedar Comet · 1 likes

I laughed, but you are not wrong.

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.

Chinedu Adeyemi · 3 likes

The Tuesday test is undefeated.

Valentina Ruiz · 7 likes

Helpful correction.

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.