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Explain Like I'm Five · by Ethan Brooks · 2026-09-23

What questions looks like when you stop optimizing everything in Mumbai

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

I tried this in Lisbon with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.

My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 8 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.

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.

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Chloe Davis · 5 likes

What happened after the first week? I am curious whether stop stayed easy.