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Music · by Avery Johnson · 2026-09-25

Notes from a very normal first week with Music that actually stuck

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 6 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat

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.

My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 9 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.

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Sara Ahmed · 3 likes

There is probably a middle ground here. I would love to see a follow-up after 8 weeks.

Valentina Ruiz · 1 likes

I would love a follow-up example.

Salma Idrissi · 0 likes

The boring logistics are always the hidden part. The Cairo example makes it feel concrete. This belongs on a rainy evening list.