People who stick with their spaced repetition system for 2+ years aren't the ones with the most time or the strongest willpower. They remove friction. Here's how:

For creating cards:

• Capture in the moment (when the insight hits)

• OR capture at your next review session (if you're tired)

• Never add cards faster than you can review them

For daily reviews:

• Anchor to a high-probability habit (coffee, deep work)

• OR use micro-moments (waiting for elevators, boiling kettles)

For keeping it clean:

• Flag cards that cause frustration during review

• Delete or edit them once a month