Curious · by Thandi Mokoena · 2026-10-04
A gentle rant about questions and expectations that actually stuck
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 conversation for a while.
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.
I started this because my rainy evening felt a little stuck, and questions seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept.
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.
I started this because my rainy evening felt a little stuck, and questions seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept.
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