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Baking · by Sophie Gagnon · 2026-09-29

I changed one thing and suddenly bread made sense before coffee

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

Part of me wanted the fancy version with all the tools. The better version was boring: one notebook, one reminder, and a willingness to be clumsy with the route for a while.

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 4 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 10 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

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Felix Weber · 1 likes

My version of this was messier, but the conclusion was similar. My only addition is to make the first step visible.

Kabir Khan · 1 likes

Helpful and not preachy, which is rare. The 9-minute rule is underrated.