Opposable thumbs, cranial size, altruism and cooking all played a part, but central to the naked ape's success was its ability to dominate other species.
You will find over the course of the week that it will become much much easier, and the idea is to basically keep practising until you feel like you are becoming the person.
The new cycle paths, separating bikes from cars in most main roads, are being used far more than was expected, reducing traffic and improve air quality.