If you like the language, don't let that stop you. Install leiningen and run: `lein new app my-stuff`. Then type `lein repl` and you should have a repl running.

Alternatively, open the project in IntelliJ with Cursive installed or VSCode with Clava or other supported editors and start evaluating code at the repl.

Go through a few tutorials, then go through one of the free books available online. Don't give up when you're stuck.

The language has a steep learning curve because it requires thinking about the program in a different way than many mainstream languages. But it compensates by giving you many 'aha!' moments which make the day :).