What would you do first if you were new to Explain Like I'm Five after a few failed attempts?

Ananya Rao · 17 likes

Yes, but I would approach it in a small, testable way rather than trying to solve everything at once. You will learn more from a simple version repeated three times than from a perfect plan you never start.

- Start small and make the next step obvious.
- Keep notes so you can compare what worked.
- Ask someone with recent experience, not just strong opinions.

That should give you a solid first pass.

Mateo Cruz · 3 likes

Yes, but I would approach it in a small, testable way rather than trying to solve everything at once. Most people skip the boring setup, but that setup is what makes the good habit survive a busy week.

- Start small and make the next step obvious.
- Keep notes so you can compare what worked.
- Ask someone with recent experience, not just strong opinions.

Source: mostly hard-won experience and comparing notes with people who stuck with it.

Rohan Mehta · 1 likes

I laughed, but you are not wrong.

Mateo Cruz · 1 likes

Short answer: yes. Long answer: also yes.

Mango Mango · 1 likes

I had the same reaction to keep.

Emir Kaya · 0 likes

I was going to disagree, but your second sentence got me.

Camila Rocha · 0 likes

@sleepy_river82 That made the concept click.

Ethan Brooks · 0 likes

Good clarification — I read it differently at first.

Bianca Santos · 1 likes

The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. The 6-minute rule is underrated.

Jasmine Cruz · 1 likes

My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. It sounds small, but the setup matters.