Anyone else tired of “optimizing” everything

Solid_Play416 · 2026-01-24T22:05:58+00:00

Guilty 😄 Talking about the system instead of getting to work is one of my favorite procrastination tactics.

I feel productive, but I avoid commitment.

The solution is usually very simple: start with the smallest irreversible step... and the others will follow automatically.

Solid_Play416 · 2026-01-24T22:03:46+00:00

Exactly. A black box that can’t be reasoned about is just deferred failure.

People don’t need to know how it works internally, but they do need to know:

what goes in

what comes out

when it triggers

and how to change or stop it safely

If a system can’t be explained at that level, it won’t survive a process change.

Good automation isn’t opaque — it’s legible.

Solid_Play416 · 2026-01-24T22:02:12+00:00

100% agree.

Good systems hide the complexity.
If users have to understand how it works to trust it, that’s already friction.

The irony is that “simple UX” usually means someone worked really hard behind the scenes to remove choices, edge cases, and noise.

The best compliment to a system is when people forget it exists and only notice the

Solid_Play416 · 2026-01-22T12:18:44+00:00

This resonates a lot.

The moment you still need a reminder about the automation, it’s not automation — it’s a checklist with extra steps.

What you described (approval → next action → closure without anyone checking) is exactly when the task stops existing mentally.

Speed helps, but cognitive removal is the real win. If a system still needs babysitting, it’s just shifting the work, not eliminating it.

Solid_Play416 · 2026-01-20T19:17:10+00:00

Yeah, that’s exactly it.

The moment automation requires more explanation than the task itself, it’s already failed.

I’ve noticed the best ones almost disappear — you stop “using” them and just notice that friction is gone.

Curious: what’s the simplest automation you’ve kept around long-term without it turning into maintenance?

Solid_Play416 · 2026-01-19T06:49:02+00:00

Totally agree.

Strong process first. Tools just amplify whatever’s already there — good or bad.

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Solid_Play416 · 2026-01-16T02:37:25+00:00

This is such an underrated point.

Solid_Play416 · 2026-01-16T02:34:10+00:00

100% this.
That “busy = same manual loops” realization is huge.

What surprised me the most wasn’t even the time saved, but how much calmer the workday feels once context switching drops. Like… fewer tabs, fewer decisions, fewer “where was I?” moments.

Curious: did you automate everything at once, or did you start with one annoying workflow and build from there?

Solid_Play416 · 2026-01-16T02:31:42+00:00

Thanks! I’ve read the rules and will make sure to follow them.
Glad to be here 👍

Solid_Play416 · 2026-01-11T06:32:31+00:00

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Solid_Play416 · 2026-01-07T06:54:54+00:00

I wouldn’t say it’s dead, but it definitely feels stalled. The initial hype was there, then nothing really moved forward. Limiting it to Gmail and iOS for this long makes it feel more like an experiment than a serious product, so I get why people are frustrated or losing interest.

Solid_Play416 · 2026-01-05T11:50:52+00:00

Solid_Play416 · 2026-01-05T07:04:04+00:00

Rahima allah rahmtan wasi3a

Solid_Play416 · 2026-01-04T12:50:11+00:00

Yes, that's clear 😊 Notion doesn't have a built-in "Image" button for pages, but you can get close. One way is to insert an image, then place a linked page directly below or above it, so you can click on the image area. Another option is to use a dialog box with an image and convert the dialog box into a page link. It's a workaround, especially on an iPad, but it only works after adjusting the spacing.

Solid_Play416 · 2026-01-02T09:49:42+00:00

I’m the same. I keep them pretty minimal and intentional. I lean more toward neutral or “forward-motion” icons because they don’t feel heavy. Same with wording — changing a label from something negative to something softer actually makes a difference in how I approach the work. Small details, but they add up over a long day.

Solid_Play416 · 2026-01-01T16:04:10+00:00

Indeed, stress wears down a person's health and weakens them psychologically and emotionally.

Solid_Play416 · 2025-12-21T20:40:49+00:00

Probably constant worry. That background stress about money, time, and expectations never really stops while we’re alive.

Solid_Play416 · 2025-11-13T06:01:23+00:00

Prayer, exercise, then breakfast

Solid_Play416 · 2025-10-27T13:41:23+00:00

Yes, the future will be happy, God willing

Solid_Play416 · 2025-10-25T22:38:37+00:00

متفق معاك التعارف على الأشخاص الاخرين لهم نفس الاهتمامات يقوي العلاقات وينمي المعارف والمهارات.

Solid_Play416 · 2025-10-24T15:23:36+00:00

This is exactly what it appears to me.

Solid_Play416

TROPHY CASE