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Ask Orbit · by João Pereira · 2026-10-08

Is there a simple rule of thumb for questions?

My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.

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Paolo Garcia · 2 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.

That should give you a solid first pass.

Mateo Cruz · 3 likes

Anecdote beats theory here.

Mango Otter · 2 likes

This is the kind of disagreement I like.

Avery Johnson · 1 likes

@tiny_paolo25 I like this more than the top-level advice.

Jack Taylor · 0 likes

That made the concept click.

Kabir Khan · 1 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.

Rapid Noodle · 0 likes

I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.