Funny · by Amelia Hughes · 2026-08-29
I changed one thing and suddenly silly made sense on a budget
I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 7 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.
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.
My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 9 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.
I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 7 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.
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.
My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 9 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.
I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 7 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.
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