@adumb on youtube used machine learning to identify the keyboard layout with the LEAST amount of movement needed for your fingies.
i used that as a base and then made some adjustments to work for my needs and keyboard layout.
keyboard is an ergodox ez. in combination with the layout i dont get pain typing anymore 🥳 That's why i sought out this outrageous set up in the first place and it was successful!
it took a month or so to get up to typing 40+ wpm, and i still make mistakes but transitioning was less difficult then expected (and yes, i can still type on qwerty just fine!)