Careers · by Sofía Hernández · 2026-10-06
A surprisingly useful lesson from the train station
I tried this in Istanbul with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.
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.
I tried this in Seoul with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.
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Urban Otter · 42 likes
Helpful and not preachy, which is rare. I would write it down before changing anything else.
Nour Ali · 7 likes
Good reminder that boring can be good. This pairs weirdly well with pasta.
Lucas Dubois · 7 likes
I am cheering for this update. This is more useful on a tired busy month than on a perfect day.
Lina Al Harbi · 5 likes
That last line is excellent. I would test it for 2 days before deciding.
Ananya Rao · 10 likes
Respectfully, I see it the other way.
Rapid Noodle · 2 likes
This is the kind of disagreement I like.
Omar Hassan · 3 likes
I am curious what changed your mind.
Isha Menon · 1 likes
Thanks for making it less intimidating.
Rafael Almeida · 5 likes
I like the idea, but the setup probably matters a lot. My only addition is to make the first step visible.
Cozy Rider · 5 likes
Do you think this would work in a smaller place than Toronto? That is where the boring checklist helps.
Paolo Garcia · 4 likes
My first thought was cost, then time, then whether I would remember to do it. The Jakarta example makes it feel concrete.
Mara Fischer · 3 likes
The kindness in this post is lovely. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.
Jack Taylor · 3 likes
Honestly, great taste. The social part surprised me too.
Brave Atlas · 2 likes
The boring logistics are always the hidden part. The the train station detail changes the whole answer.
Valeria López · 1 likes
My first thought was cost, then time, then whether I would remember to do it. It sounds small, but the routine matters.