Curious · by João Pereira · 2026-10-04
Notes from a very normal winter with Curious from my late summer notes
I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 6 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.
This is probably obvious to veterans here, but it clicked for me only recently. evidence got easier when I stopped treating every attempt like a final exam.
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Chloe Davis · 63 likes
I like the idea, but the setup probably matters a lot. I used to overcomplicate this constantly.
Tomás Gómez · 33 likes
I wish more posts had this much context. The social part surprised me too. The scale of it still melts my brain a little.
Pixel Fern · 29 likes
This is the kind of useful internet I still show up for.
Nour Ali · 20 likes
I appreciate the honest middle stage, not just the polished ending. I noticed the same thing in São Paulo. I appreciate when people separate evidence from speculation.
Luciana Vargas · 12 likes
I wonder how much of this depends on timing. This is where I would ask one more question before choosing.
João Pereira · 2 likes
This comment has main-character footnote energy.
Chloe Davis · 8 likes
Good reminder that boring can be good. That is where the boring checklist helps.
Paolo Garcia · 7 likes
Good reminder that boring can be good. I would love to see a follow-up after 3 weeks.
Aarav Sharma · 5 likes
I am mostly here for the follow-up. This is more useful on a tired winter than on a perfect day. The scale of it still melts my brain a little.
Curious Lantern · 5 likes
Useful intention, poor execution. I would write it down before changing anything else.
Paolo Garcia · 4 likes
I wonder how much of this depends on timing. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.
Huy Le · 2 likes
Really good advice, and it feels doable. I used to overcomplicate this constantly. Now I want to read the paper behind it.
Haruto Sato · 2 likes
The notes angle is what sold me. This would have saved me a lot of trial and error.
Zofia Kowalska · 2 likes
That is a surprisingly elegant way to frame it. I would test it for 5 days before deciding.
Angel Reyes · 9 likes
@pl_lantern The Tuesday test is undefeated.
Ngozi Bello · 2 likes
The boring logistics are always the hidden part. I noticed the same thing in Mumbai.
Lina Al Harbi · 1 likes
My first thought was cost, then time, then whether I would remember to do it. I keep a note about learning for exactly this reason.