Curious · by Kabir Khan · 2026-10-01
A tiny story about sourdough, Warsaw and timing after a tiny failure
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where evidence stopped feeling new.
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.
I started this because my weekend felt a little stuck, and evidence seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept.
Would love to hear how other people handle this. I am especially curious about the version that works on a tired weekday, not just on an ideal Sunday.
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Iryna Melnyk · 17 likes
I am saving this for the next time I overthink sourdough. I am curious whether evidence still feels good next month.
Sophie Gagnon · 4 likes
This feels a little overrated to me, even if the intention is good. The Cape Town example makes it feel concrete.
Valeria López · 3 likes
I agree with the goal and disagree with the method. This would be a great classroom example.
Jiho Lee · 2 likes
This is adorable and oddly motivating. A little friction removed goes a long way.
Brave Sparrow · 2 likes
Excellent timing; I was just thinking about failure. That is where the boring checklist helps.
Jonas Schneider · 1 likes
This feels like advice from a patient friend. The quiet part is easy to underestimate.
Camille Dubois · 0 likes
I appreciate the honest middle stage, not just the polished ending. The busy month version is even more interesting.
Haruto Sato · 2 likes
Small caveat: context changes the answer a lot.
Kabir Khan · 1 likes
That is a much better way to say it.
Rafael Almeida · 1 likes
@fr_orbit I needed the reminder to start smaller.
Grace Parker · 0 likes
Helpful and not preachy, which is rare. The Monday morning version is even more interesting.
Amelia Hughes · 0 likes
That last line is excellent. I would write it down before changing anything else.
Valeria Flores · 0 likes
I appreciate the honest middle stage, not just the polished ending. My only addition is to make the first step visible.
Bianca Santos · 0 likes
This depends heavily on budget, time and personality. I would test it for 10 days before deciding. Nature keeps being stranger than the simplified diagram.