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Explain Like I'm Five · by Aarav Sharma · 2026-09-06

The most awkward part of learning learning from my quiet Sunday notes

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.

Part of me wanted the fancy version with all the tools. The better version was boring: one notebook, one reminder, and a willingness to be clumsy with the prototype for a while.

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 2 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

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Cian Kelly · 3 likes

I wish more posts had this much context. I would love to see a follow-up after 10 weeks.

Amir Tan · 0 likes

This is the kind of disagreement I like.

Hugo Sánchez · 0 likes

Adding this to my notes.