What questions looks like when you stop optimizing everything after a tiny failure

I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions

34 sparks · 14 comments

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Good reminder that boring can be good. That is where the boring checklist helps

The Tuesday test is undefeated

The boring logistics are always the hidden part. I would write it down before changing anything else. Small progress still counts

Cozy Coder · 2 likes

The context helps. Without it I would have assumed the opposite. This would have saved me a lot of trial and error

This. Exactly this

Cozy Coder · 7 likes

The Tuesday test is undefeated

I think both things can be true

that is fair, but I still worry about maintenance

This. Exactly this

Totally agree, especially for beginners

I am stealing that phrase

Cozy Coder · 1 likes

That sounds great until you add children/pets/deadlines

Amazing how much difference one small change can make. The the corner shop detail changes the whole answer

Really good advice, and it feels doable. This would have saved me a lot of trial and error. This is kinder advice than most of the internet manages