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Gaming · by Rapid Baker · 2026-10-02

A tiny win from Istanbul that made my week on a budget

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

My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 3 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 2 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

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Valeria López · 2 likes

Honestly, great taste. I noticed the same thing in Melbourne. I can already hear the menu music.

Rohan Mehta · 0 likes

Kind of wild how often melbourne is the whole issue.

Chinedu Adeyemi · 2 likes

Beautifully put. I needed that reminder today. That is where the boring checklist helps.

Paolo Garcia · 1 likes

I wonder how much of this depends on timing. This would have saved me a lot of trial and error.

João Pereira · 1 likes

Agree completely. The simple version is underrated. I would write it down before changing anything else. I can already hear the menu music.

Jisoo Park · 0 likes

The context helps. Without it I would have assumed the opposite. I noticed the same thing in Cape Town.

Maya Putri · 3 likes

Same here. It took me too long to learn.

Sanne de Vries · 1 likes

Same here. It took me too long to learn.

Noah Campbell · 0 likes

That is a surprisingly elegant way to frame it. I used to overcomplicate this constantly.

Paolo Garcia · 2 likes

Adding this to my notes.

Curious Otter · 2 likes

You just saved me a bad purchase.

Mango Atlas · 2 likes

Now I want a spreadsheet.