Cities · by João Pereira · 2026-10-03
I changed one thing and suddenly walking made sense
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 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.
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 first draft for a while.
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Mateo Ramírez · 17 likes
I like the idea, but the setup probably matters a lot. It sounds small, but the tiny repair matters.
Cedar Fern · 5 likes
I love this. It feels practical without pretending life is neat. I would write it down before changing anything else.
Quiet Otter · 3 likes
Do you think this would work in a smaller place than Cairo? I would love to see a follow-up after 7 weeks.
Camila Rocha · 6 likes
I needed the reminder to start smaller.
Tiny Comet · 5 likes
@fr_noodle47 Kind of wild how often smaller is the whole issue.
Maya Putri · 3 likes
Kind of wild how often love is the whole issue.
Valeria Flores · 2 likes
Small caveat: context changes the answer a lot.
Curious Orbit · 0 likes
That is fair, but I still worry about maintenance.
Kabir Khan · 3 likes
I am cheering for this update. The 2-minute rule is underrated. I love details that only make sense once you've been there.
Ananya Rao · 1 likes
Excellent timing; I was just thinking about suddenly. This would have saved me a lot of trial and error.
Sara Ahmed · 0 likes
My first thought was cost, then time, then whether I would remember to do it. I would test it for 7 days before deciding.
Mateo Cruz · 0 likes
The vibe here is immaculate. This is more useful on a tired busy month than on a perfect day. Local context changes everything.