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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.

Maya Williams · 8 likes

I am curious what changed your mind.

Jonas Schneider · 10 likes

This. Exactly this.

Pablo Martín · 4 likes

The Tuesday test is undefeated.

Midnight Otter · 1 likes

I would pin this if I could.

Urban Rider · 0 likes

My wallet felt that.

Cedar Fern · 3 likes

Can you expand on that a bit?

Jonas Schneider · 1 likes

This is the gentle version of my rant.

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.

Olena Shevchenko · 0 likes

Now I want a spreadsheet.