Today I Learned · by Maya Williams · 2026-09-26
Bookmarking this page on Morse code for later on a budget
en.wikipedia.org
I tried this in Lisbon with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.
I tried this in Buenos Aires with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.
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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Maya Putri · 7 likes
I like the idea, but the setup probably matters a lot. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.
Minji Kim · 5 likes
That is a surprisingly elegant way to frame it. I noticed the same thing in Lagos.
Ethan Brooks · 5 likes
I am cheering for this update. The 5-minute rule is underrated.
Rohan Mehta · 4 likes
Wonderful detail. It makes the whole thing feel real. The 9-minute rule is underrated. Glad you shared the messy version too.
Tomás Gómez · 3 likes
Great point, especially the part about bookmarking. This pairs weirdly well with bibimbap.
Rohan Mehta · 3 likes
Do you think this would work in a smaller place than Buenos Aires? I used to overcomplicate this constantly.
Amir Tan · 2 likes
Really good advice, and it feels doable. The 2-minute rule is underrated.
Amina Okafor · 2 likes
@atlasNomad The best answer in the thread, honestly.
Rapid River · 3 likes
Respectfully, I see it the other way.
Cozy Fern · 3 likes
@maya-20 You just saved me a bad purchase.
Faisal Al Saud · 2 likes
Can you share what you tried before this? I would test it for 4 days before deciding.
Ananya Rao · 4 likes
The Tuesday test is undefeated.
Silver Noodle · 1 likes
That last line is excellent. The commute version is even more interesting.
Isha Menon · 1 likes
This depends heavily on budget, time and personality. I noticed the same thing in Cape Town.
Quiet Atlas · 1 likes
Amazing how much difference one small change can make. My only addition is to make the first step visible.
Luciana Vargas · 1 likes
Glad you shared it; small wins count. I keep a note about history for exactly this reason.
Maya Williams · 0 likes
The kindness in this post is lovely. The Lisbon example makes it feel concrete.
Noah Campbell · 0 likes
Helpful and not preachy, which is rare. This is more useful on a tired quiet Sunday than on a perfect day.