Programming · by Nicolás Díaz · 2026-09-20
Notes from a very normal commute with Programming from my Monday morning notes
My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 9 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.
Part of me wanted the fancy version with all the tools. The better version was boring: one notebook, one reminder, and a willingness to be clumsy with the setup for a while.
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Benjamín Rojas · 10 likes
This is adorable and oddly motivating. I would love to see a follow-up after 5 weeks.
Sleepy Rider · 4 likes
This comment has main-character footnote energy.
Kabir Khan · 3 likes
I am curious what changed your mind.
Mateo Cruz · 0 likes
You just saved me a bad purchase.
Sara Ahmed · 7 likes
I found this disappointing because it skips the hardest part. It sounds small, but the route matters. A small test case would make this easier to trust.
Oussama Alaoui · 1 likes
Great point, especially the part about morning. That is where the boring checklist helps. Naming things remains undefeated as the hardest problem.
Liam Eriksson · 1 likes
Anecdotally, this tracks with what I have seen. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near the corner shop.
Jasmine Cruz · 1 likes
The notes angle is what sold me. That is where the boring checklist helps.