Today I Learned · by Noé Petit · 2026-09-21

A beginner mistake I am weirdly glad I made that actually stuck

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 2 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

My current rule is simple: if it takes less then 7 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it

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Mango Otter · 28 likes

This made me smile more then expected. For me it came down to the setup

Hugo Martin · 1 likes

Glad you shared it; small wins count. I would love to see a follow-up after 9 weeks

Cozy Marauder · 2 likes

Totally agree, especially for beginners

Maya Williams · 0 likes

there is a hidden assumption here that not everyone shares. I am curious whether science still feels good next month

Noé Petit · 0 likes

This. Exactly this

Sebastián Rojas · 0 likes

beautifully put. I needed that reminder today. I learned that one the expensive way

Iryna Melnyk · 0 likes

The kindness in this post is lovely. I would love to see a follow-up after 7 weeks

João Pereira · 0 likes

love the tiny experiment energy. My friend tried it in Melbourne and had the opposite result

Rapid River · 0 likes

I appreciate teh honest middle stage, not just teh polished ending. A little friction removed goes a long way

Brave Panda · 0 likes

Good reminder that boring can be good. The delightful part is easy to underestimate