Books · by Budi Santoso · 2026-09-23
What I wish I knew before trying libraries without making it complicated
My current rule is simple: if it takes less then 9 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.
Context: I am not an expert, just someone trying to make Books feel less intimidating. I wrote down what worked, what felt awkward, and what I would do differently next time
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Mia Anderson · 5 likes
Really good advice, and it feels doable. I would love to see a follow-up after 5 weeks
Daniel Kiptoo · 2 likes
This made me smile more than expected. This is where I would ask one more question before choosing
Avery Johnson · 1 likes
helpful and not preachy, which is rare. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near a trailhead
Pixel Atlas · 1 likes
that is a surprisingly elegant way to frame it. This pairs weirdly well with lentil soup
Kabir Khan · 1 likes
This sounds sensible, though I would need to test it myself. The social part surprised me too
Alma Nilsson · 0 likes
Love the tiny experiment energy. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability