Today I Learned · by Budi Santoso · 2026-10-06

I changed one thing and suddenly culture made sense on a budget

I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.

> Tiny progress is still progress.

That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where facts stopped feeling new.

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Silver Fern · 5 likes

That last line is excellent. The chaotic part is easy to underestimate. This is kinder advice than most of the internet manages.

Cozy Marauder · 0 likes

The framing feels off to me. Not terrible, just not convincing. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.

Budi Santoso · 2 likes

I laughed, but you are not wrong.

Aarav Sharma · 0 likes

This is genuinely helpful, thanks for writing it out. The 7-minute rule is underrated.

Sleepy Orbit · 1 likes

Appreciate the nuance.

Wanjiku Mwangi · 0 likes

The kindness in this post is lovely. My friend tried it in Lisbon and had the opposite result. Small progress still counts.

Midnight Baker · 0 likes

There is a hidden assumption here that not everyone shares. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me.