What is the kindest way to start with advice after a few failed attempts?

Bianca Santos · 11 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.

Grace Parker · 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 quiet Sunday version is even more interesting.

Bianca Santos · 2 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.

That should give you a solid first pass.

Oussama Alaoui · 0 likes

Yep, the boring details matter.

Avery Johnson · 1 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.

Chloe Davis · 1 likes

This is the kind of useful internet I still show up for. This is more useful on a tired weekend than on a perfect day.