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Drawing · by Rapid Otter · 2026-08-26

The thing nobody told me about sketch in Nairobi

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 8 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

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Comments

Nour Ali · 32 likes

I like the idea, but the setup probably matters a lot. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me.

Amelia Hughes · 11 likes

Thanks for making it less intimidating.

Martina Fernández · 5 likes

Noted, and thank you.

Valentina Ruiz · 3 likes

Now I want a spreadsheet.

Ayesha Khan · 3 likes

I appreciate the honest middle stage, not just the polished ending. My friend tried it in Mexico City and had the opposite result.

Arif Hasan · 3 likes

This. Exactly this.

Maya Putri · 5 likes

Totally agree, especially for beginners.

Daniel Kiptoo · 2 likes

I found this disappointing because it skips the hardest part. This would have saved me a lot of trial and error.

Curious River · 2 likes

I think the bad version of this advice causes a lot of frustration. This would have saved me a lot of trial and error.

Gentle Otter · 2 likes

I think both things can be true.

Aoi Ito · 1 likes

My wallet felt that.

Maya Williams · 1 likes

This depends heavily on budget, time and personality. That is where the boring checklist helps.

Sofía Hernández · 0 likes

This made me smile more than expected. The a coworking table detail changes the whole answer. This makes me want to start a weekend project.