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by medstrom 1638 days ago
>Even if you just want some pretty graphs, create some random test data and set everything up so you can see these graphs. Don't just throw data into a black hole for years.

"Avoid black holes" is a good tip when you struggle with forming the habit of logging. If you have a graph that auto-updates as you add data, it's fun and the habit will stick better.