Is there a simple rule of thumb for people?

Minh Nguyen · 11 likes

Yes, but I would approach it in a small, testable way rather than trying to solve everything at once. Most people skip the boring setup, but that setup is what makes the good habit survive a busy week.

- 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.

Camille Dubois · 5 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 my desk.

Ananya Rao · 4 likes

Yes, but I would approach it in a small, testable way rather than trying to solve everything at once. Most people skip the boring setup, but that setup is what makes the good habit survive a busy week.

- 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 Sánchez · 3 likes

@tiny_panda87 Noted, and thank you.

Silver Mango · 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. The cozy part is easy to underestimate.

Lena Müller · 3 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.

Cozy Coder · 0 likes

I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. I learned that one the expensive way.