Today I Learned · by Piotr Zieliński · 2026-09-23
What culture looks like when you stop optimizing everything without making it complicated
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where culture stopped feeling new.
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.
Context: I am not an expert, just someone trying to make Today I Learned feel less intimidating. I wrote down what worked, what felt awkward, and what I would do differently next time.
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Sleepy Rider · 2 likes
I do not have a strong take, but the without detail is useful. This is where I would ask one more question before choosing.
Lucas Silva · 1 likes
Maybe, but the tradeoff seems bigger than the post suggests. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.
Urban Noodle · 5 likes
Small caveat: context changes the answer a lot.
Yui Tanaka · 1 likes
Wonderful detail. It makes the whole thing feel real. A little friction removed goes a long way.
Martina Fernández · 1 likes
The conclusion is too broad, but the example is interesting. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.
Tiny Lantern · 0 likes
Fair point, but I had the opposite experience.
Liam Naidoo · 0 likes
This is adorable and oddly motivating. That is where the boring checklist helps.
Isha Menon · 0 likes
Interesting. I would like to see how it changes after 7 months. The Lagos example makes it feel concrete.