Curious · by Noor Janssens · 2026-10-05
How do you stay consistent when explainers gets boring when life is busy?
My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 2 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.
I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 3 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.
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Gentle Noodle · 3 likes
A useful way to think about it is mechanism first: what changes, what stays constant, and what evidence would distinguish the two. The trap is trying to optimize before you have feedback.
- Start small and make the next step obvious.
- Keep notes so you can compare what worked.
- Ask someone with recent experience, not just strong opinions.
Come back with what happened; the details will make the next answer better.
Liam Eriksson · 1 likes
A useful way to think about it is mechanism first: what changes, what stays constant, and what evidence would distinguish the two. Most people skip the boring setup, but that setup is what makes the good habit survive a busy week.
- Start small and make the next step obvious.
- Keep notes so you can compare what worked.
- Ask someone with recent experience, not just strong opinions.
That should give you a solid first pass.
Noah Miller · 1 likes
My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. This is more useful on a tired winter than on a perfect day.
Noé Petit · 0 likes
Honestly, great taste. Nature keeps being stranger than the simplified diagram.
Tiny Orbit · 1 likes
@urban_noe Now I want a spreadsheet.
Kabir Khan · 0 likes
Kind of wild how often matter is the whole issue.
Siti Lim · 0 likes
I would love a follow-up example.
Léa Bernard · 0 likes
The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. The 2-minute rule is underrated.