Board Games · by Ananya Rao · 2026-10-07
I tried doing strategy the boring way and it worked without making it complicated
My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 6 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.
I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 4 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.
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Amina Okafor · 11 likes
The kindness in this post is lovely. I am curious whether cards still feels good next month.
Laura Gómez · 6 likes
I had a similar experience, but my problem was consistency rather than motivation. I keep a note about reviews for exactly this reason.
Brave Orbit · 2 likes
I think the bad version of this advice causes a lot of frustration.
Léa Bernard · 0 likes
This is the kind of useful internet I still show up for. I noticed the same thing in Kuala Lumpur.
Ananya Rao · 2 likes
The best answer in the thread, honestly.
Priya Nair · 0 likes
I am skeptical. The idea sounds good, but the maintenance cost is real. The the library detail changes the whole answer.
Maya Williams · 0 likes
Glad you shared it; small wins count. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me.