Me, no not really. That's the simplest and easiest part, that's why I think beginners without masochistic tendencies should start by touching up their razors and build on that tackling progressively more difficult tasks.
Most of the time I've spend honing has been fixing the messed up edges and sometimes the rotten steel from previous incompetent honing and care. But that's because I like vintage razors and sometimes it's pretty hard to get my favorites in great condition.
Once the foundation is set taking the razor up the grits is simple, straightforward and quick no matter if it's via hone progression or slurry dilution, as long as you have a bit of experience.