What I wish I knew before trying discussion

Context: I am not an expert, just someone trying to make Anime feel less intimidating. I wrote down what worked, what felt awkward, and what I would do differently next time.

My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 6 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.

I started this because my quiet Sunday felt a little stuck, and recommendations seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept.