Photography · by Irene López · 2026-10-05

The most cozy part of learning editing from the library

My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 7 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.

I tried this in Istanbul with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.

My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 8 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.

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Isha Menon · 2 likes

Beautifully put. I needed that reminder today. It sounds small, but the route matters.

Noah Miller · 1 likes

Great point, especially the part about library. I used to overcomplicate this constantly.

Jack Taylor · 2 likes

Short answer: yes. Long answer: also yes.

Mara Fischer · 1 likes

Same here. It took me too long to learn.

Irene López · 1 likes

That is fair, but I still worry about maintenance.

Noah Miller · 2 likes

Beautifully concise.

Irene López · 0 likes

Adding this to my notes.

Liam Eriksson · 1 likes

Agree completely. The simple version is underrated.

Aisha Rahman · 0 likes

My version of this was messier, but the conclusion was similar. The awkward part is easy to underestimate.

Finn Brown · 3 likes

Thanks for making it less intimidating.

João Pereira · 0 likes

I appreciate the honest middle stage, not just the polished ending. The 9-minute rule is underrated.