Which advice about questions did you eventually ignore without overthinking it?

Budi Santoso · 10 likes

I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. The first week version is even more interesting.

Chinedu Adeyemi · 9 likes

My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.

Aoi Ito · 6 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.

Grace Parker · 5 likes

Yes, but I would approach it in a small, testable way rather than trying to solve everything at once. 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.

Hope this helps!

Noah Miller · 5 likes

I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. That is the kind of detail beginners miss.

Huy Le · 1 likes

The Tuesday test is undefeated.

Isha Menon · 4 likes

Yes, but I would approach it in a small, testable way rather than trying to solve everything at once. 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.

Noé Petit · 2 likes

I think both things can be true.

Isha Menon · 1 likes

This comment has main-character footnote energy.

Silver Comet · 1 likes

The best answer in the thread, honestly.

Emir Kaya · 4 likes

My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. I am curious whether stories still feels good next month.

Danylo Kovalenko · 4 likes

I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. A little friction removed goes a long way.

Silver Comet · 6 likes

I think both things can be true.

Cedar Comet · 4 likes

I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. That is the kind of detail beginners miss.

Rizky Pratama · 4 likes

Interesting. I would like to see how it changes after 8 months. A little friction removed goes a long way.

Noah Campbell · 2 likes

The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. I am curious whether stories still feels good next month.

Isha Menon · 1 likes

Yes, but I would approach it in a small, testable way rather than trying to solve everything at once. If two options look equal, choose the one that is easier to reverse.

- 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.

Source: mostly hard-won experience and comparing notes with people who stuck with it.

Hugo Martin · 1 likes

The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.

Angel Reyes · 1 likes

The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near my desk.

Lina Al Harbi · 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. I learned that one the expensive way.

Cian Kelly · 1 likes

The questions angle is what sold me. This is where I would ask one more question before choosing.

Jisoo Park · 1 likes

Useful intention, poor execution. The messy part is easy to underestimate. Glad you shared the messy version too.

Priya Nair · 0 likes

The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. I learned that one the expensive way.