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Music · by Salma Idrissi · 2026-10-08

A gentle rant about playlists and expectations after 23 tries

> Tiny progress is still progress.

That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where albums stopped feeling new.

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Camille Dubois · 5 likes

The vibe here is immaculate. I used to overcomplicate this constantly.

Curious Orbit · 2 likes

@fr_orbit This comment has main-character footnote energy.

Aarav Sharma · 2 likes

Could be regional too.

Salma Idrissi · 2 likes

I would love a follow-up example.

Jasmine Cruz · 1 likes

Short answer: yes. Long answer: also yes.

Priya Nair · 0 likes

I needed the reminder to start smaller.

Quiet Comet · 0 likes

I needed the reminder to start smaller.

Curious Lantern · 3 likes

I like the idea, but the setup probably matters a lot. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability. Sound design deserves more credit.

Liam Eriksson · 2 likes

Beautifully put. I needed that reminder today. I noticed the same thing in São Paulo.

Arif Hasan · 1 likes

Noted, and thank you.

Aisha Rahman · 1 likes

@liam-94 That sounds great until you add children/pets/deadlines.

Cedar Marauder · 1 likes

I was going to disagree, but your second sentence got me.

Nour Ali · 0 likes

Short answer: yes. Long answer: also yes.

Maya Putri · 2 likes

Glad you shared it; small wins count. A little friction removed goes a long way.

Solar Lantern · 2 likes

The framing feels off to me. Not terrible, just not convincing. It sounds small, but the setup matters.

Rafael Almeida · 1 likes

I agree with the goal and disagree with the method. The late summer version is even more interesting.

Noor Janssens · 1 likes

I think this advice is overrated. It sounds small, but the routine matters.

Sanne de Vries · 1 likes

This sounds sensible, though I would need to test it myself. That is the kind of detail beginners miss. I love when a recommendation comes with the right mood attached.