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Honest take, because I wish someone had told me this earlier.
Everything you will read about francophone will make it sound more complicated than it is. Here is what 8 years of working with africa has actually taught me.
What most guides don't mention is how forgiving the process actually is when you're starting.
What actually moved the needle for me: I stopped trying to understand everything before starting, and just committed to one focused hour a day for a month. After that, things started moving much faster.
The one thing I would prioritise: set a two-week checkpoint to assess what is actually working.
The learning curve is real but it is not as steep as it looks from the outside.
by gracenjoroge54853
Honest take, because I wish someone had told me this earlier.
Everything you will read about francophone will make it sound more complicated than it is. Here is what 4 years of working with africa has actually taught me.
The most common trap is spending too long on research instead of doing.
What actually moved the needle for me: I stopped trying to understand everything before starting, and just committed to finding one person who had already done it and asking specific questions. After that, things started moving much faster.
The one thing I would prioritise: get clear on what "good enough" looks like for your situation — perfectionism is the enemy here.
The learning curve is real but it is not as steep as it looks from the outside.
by lucaswilliams90181