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Explain Like I'm Five · by Aoi Ito · 2026-10-09

A small habit that helped with explainers

My commute felt stuck, and asking questions seemed like a manageable place to experiment. I’m trying to make explainers less intimidating, so I wrote down what worked and what felt awkward. Keeping the first step visible and removing one annoying decision helped. What works for you on a tired weekday?

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Isha Menon · 1 likes

helpful and not preachy, which is rare. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability

Noah Johansson · 0 likes

This is the kind of disagreement I like

Aoi Ito · 0 likes

@isha-98 Adding this to my notes

João Pereira · 0 likes

My version was messier, but the conclusion was similar. I noticed the same thing in Melbourne.

Bianca Santos · 0 likes

Amazing how much difference one small change can make

Maya Putri · 0 likes

The vibe here is immaculate.