Honest take, because I wish someone had told me this earlier.
Everything you will read about race will make it sound more complicated than it is. Here is what 7 years of working with race 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 building one real thing instead of more tutorials. After that, went from amateur to regional finalist.
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.
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