Explain Like I'm Five · by Gentle Baker · 2026-09-16
What questions looks like when you stop optimizing everything in Lagos
The detail that surprised me was how much a coworking table changed the outcome. Same plan, different setting, completely different energy.
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.
Context: I am not an expert, just someone trying to make Explain Like I'm Five feel less intimidating. I wrote down what worked, what felt awkward, and what I would do differently next time.
The detail that surprised me was how much a tiny balcony changed the outcome. Same plan, different setting, completely different energy.
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.
Context: I am not an expert, just someone trying to make Explain Like I'm Five feel less intimidating. I wrote down what worked, what felt awkward, and what I would do differently next time.
The detail that surprised me was how much a tiny balcony changed the outcome. Same plan, different setting, completely different energy.
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