Today I Learned · by Lucas Dubois · 2026-09-24
A calm explainer on Morse code before coffee
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A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat
A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat
Would love to hear how other people handle this. I am especially curious about the version that works on a tired weekday, not just on an ideal Sunday.
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Felix Weber · 6 likes
What happened after the first week? I am curious whether calm stayed easy. I am curious whether culture still feels good next month.
Jonas Schneider · 5 likes
Agree completely. The simple version is underrated. The Lisbon example makes it feel concrete.
Arif Hasan · 4 likes
Really good advice, and it feels doable. That is the kind of detail beginners miss.
Nicolás Díaz · 2 likes
That is fair, but I still worry about maintenance.
Noor Janssens · 3 likes
I had a similar experience, but my problem was consistency rather than motivation. That is the kind of detail beginners miss.
Camila Rocha · 2 likes
My version of this was messier, but the conclusion was similar. The Mumbai example makes it feel concrete. I needed this reminder today.
Chloe Davis · 1 likes
The boring logistics are always the hidden part. I noticed the same thing in Warsaw.
Antonia Silva · 0 likes
The context helps. Without it I would have assumed the opposite. Glad you shared the messy version too.
Grace Parker · 0 likes
That last line is excellent. This is where I would ask one more question before choosing.