What I wish I knew before trying recommendations without making it complicated

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 10 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

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

I started this because my busy month felt a little stuck, and manga seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept.

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 playlist for a while.