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Today I Learned · by Silver Runner · 2026-10-03

Notes from a very normal rainy evening with Today I Learned

My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 4 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.

A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat

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

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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Pixel Orbit · 5 likes

This is the kind of useful internet I still show up for. I needed this reminder today.

Maya Williams · 0 likes

Good reminder that boring can be good. The social part surprised me too.

Hugo Martin · 2 likes

Exactly; the hidden cost is energy.

Jack Taylor · 0 likes

That is a good boundary.