Wholesome · by Jonas Schneider · 2026-09-27
A surprisingly useful lesson from the corner shop without making it complicated
My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 2 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.
A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat
I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 5 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.
I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 5 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.
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Valentina Ruiz · 5 likes
Helpful and not preachy, which is rare. My friend tried it in Toronto and had the opposite result.
Cedar Otter · 3 likes
I wish more posts had this much context. The 2-minute rule is underrated.
Quiet Runner · 1 likes
Short answer: yes. Long answer: also yes.
Paper Runner · 0 likes
@brave_comet That is the part people skip.
Sara Ahmed · 3 likes
This sounds sensible, though I would need to test it myself. I keep a note about kindness for exactly this reason.
Laura Gómez · 3 likes
This is adorable and oddly motivating. The social part surprised me too.
Valentina Ruiz · 2 likes
I am mostly here for the follow-up. My friend tried it in Toronto and had the opposite result.
Huy Le · 1 likes
This feels like advice from a patient friend. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near a tiny balcony.
Jonas Schneider · 1 likes
There is a hidden assumption here that not everyone shares. This is more useful on a tired lunch break than on a perfect day.
Mara Fischer · 0 likes
Thanks for making it less intimidating.
Sleepy Marauder · 0 likes
I wish more posts had this much context. For me it came down to the recipe.