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Explain Like I'm Five · by Noah Johansson · 2026-10-09

What helped me get started with explainers

I wanted all the fancy tools, but a notebook, a reminder and some clumsy conversations worked better. A family dinner changed how it felt: same plan, different setting. I’m more likely to keep going when preparation takes less than nine minutes. What works on a tired weekday?

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Jonas Schneider · 3 likes

there is probably a middle ground here. A little friction removed goes a long way

Jasmine Cruz · 2 likes

Beautifully put. Reminds me of a conversation at a family dinner.

Minji Kim · 5 likes

adding this to my notes

Mango Orbit · 4 likes

I think both things can be true

Beatriz Sousa · 2 likes

@cozy_baker3 Appreciate the nuance

Aoi Ito · 0 likes

Agree, the simple version is underrated. Curious whether it still feels good next month.