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Brave Lantern · 61 likes
This sounds sensible, though I would need to test it myself. This would have saved me a lot of trial and error.
Élodie Favre · 11 likes
Yes, but I would approach it in a small, testable way rather than trying to solve everything at once. You will learn more from a simple version repeated three times than from a perfect plan you never start.
- 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.
That should give you a solid first pass.
Minh Nguyen · 10 likes
My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. The Monday morning version is even more interesting.
Urban Baker · 9 likes
The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. That is where the boring checklist helps.
Thandi Mokoena · 7 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. It sounds small, but the conversation matters.
Sara Ahmed · 4 likes
Short answer: yes. Long answer: also yes.
Daan Bakker · 6 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. The social part surprised me too.
Solar Sparrow · 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. My only addition is to make the first step visible.
Cedar Rider · 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.
Source: mostly hard-won experience and comparing notes with people who stuck with it.
Mango Coder · 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 strength still feels good next month.
Maya Williams · 3 likes
My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. The ambitious constraint is probably the real story.
Mateo Cruz · 3 likes
The kindness in this post is lovely. I would write it down before changing anything else.
Avery Johnson · 2 likes
My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. My only addition is to make the first step visible.
Noah Campbell · 3 likes
@midnight_avery69 I would pin this if I could.
Brave Otter · 2 likes
@midnight_avery69 Short answer: yes. Long answer: also yes.
Quiet Atlas · 1 likes
Kind of wild how often usually is the whole issue.
Daniela Torres · 2 likes
That is a surprisingly elegant way to frame it. The social part surprised me too.
Sanne de Vries · 2 likes
The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. I noticed the same thing in Toronto.
Cian Kelly · 2 likes
The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. I keep a note about strength for exactly this reason.
Nusrat Akter · 2 likes
Excellent timing; I was just thinking about budget. The 6-minute rule is underrated.
Oliver Smith · 2 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. That is where the boring checklist helps.
Zeynep Demir · 2 likes
My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. The weekend version is even more interesting.
Kabir Khan · 2 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 would love to see a follow-up after 3 weeks.
Nour Ali · 2 likes
The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. I would love to see a follow-up after 9 weeks.
Valentina Ruiz · 2 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 pairs weirdly well with banana bread.
Thandi Mokoena · 2 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. I used to overcomplicate this constantly.
Grace Parker · 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. The quiet part is easy to underestimate.
Nusrat Akter · 1 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. The lunch break version is even more interesting.
Silver Coder · 1 likes
Really good advice, and it feels doable. I would test it for 10 days before deciding.
Thandi Mokoena · 1 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. This is where I would ask one more question before choosing.
Grace Parker · 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 noticed the same thing in Dublin.
Aoi Ito · 0 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near the corner shop.
Rapid Comet · 0 likes
The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. I used to overcomplicate this constantly.
Lukas Huber · 0 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 would write it down before changing anything else.