A tiny story about arepas, Madrid and timing with a quiet constraint

Danylo Kovalenko · 39 likes

Glad you shared it; small wins count. I noticed the same thing in Toronto.

Hana Choi · 4 likes

Big fan of this approach. The 5-minute rule is underrated.

Oliver Smith · 3 likes

Fair point, but I had the opposite experience. The winter version is even more interesting. This is why house rules need a constitution.

Ngozi Bello · 9 likes

That sounds great until you add children/pets/deadlines.

Oliver Smith · 1 likes

This is the kind of disagreement I like.

Lena Müller · 3 likes

Really good advice, and it feels doable. I would love to see a follow-up after 7 weeks.

Camille Dubois · 2 likes

I found this disappointing because it skips the hardest part. A little friction removed goes a long way. That final turn energy is unbeatable.

Gentle Marauder · 2 likes

Wonderful detail. It makes the whole thing feel real. The surprising part is easy to underestimate.

Martina Fernández · 1 likes

Good reminder that boring can be good. I would love to see a follow-up after 8 weeks. Co-op makes almost anything better.

Curious Runner · 1 likes

That last line is excellent. I would test it for 2 days before deciding.

Tomás Gómez · 2 likes

I had the same reaction to test.

Quiet Fern · 1 likes

Beautifully put. I needed that reminder today. The Cape Town example makes it feel concrete.