The small tools habit that changed my commute after a tiny failure

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 6 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.

I started this because my busy month felt a little stuck, and tools seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept.