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The First 20 Hours: How To Learn Anything . . . Fast!
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Forget The 10,000 Hour Rule... What If It'S Possible To Learn Any New Skill In 20 Hours Or Less?Take A Moment To Consider How Many Things You Want To Learn To Do. What'S On Your List? What'S Holding You Back From Getting Started? Are You Worried About The Time And Effort It Takes To Acquire New Skills Time You Don'T Have And Effort You Can'T Spare?Research Suggests It Takes 10,000 Hours To Develop A New Skill. In This Nonstop World When Will You Ever Find That Much Time And Energy?To Make Matters Worse, The Early Hours Of Practicing Something New Are Always The Most Frustrating. That'S Why It'S Difficult To Learn How To Speak A New Language, Play An Instrument, Hit A Golf Ball, Or Shoot Great Photos. It'S So Much Easier To Watch Tv Or Surf The Web...In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman Offers A Systematic Approach To Rapid Skill Acquisition: How To Learn Any New Skill As Quickly As Possible. His Method Shows You How To Deconstruct Complex Skills, Maximize Productive Practice, And Remove Common Learning Barriers. By Completing Just 20 Hours Of Focused, Deliberate Practice You'Ll Go From Knowing Absolutely Nothing To Performing Noticeably Well.This Method Isn'T Theoretical: It'S Fieldtested. Kaufman Invites Readers To Join Him As He Field Tests His Approach By Learning To Program A Web Application, Play The Ukulele, Practice Yoga, Relearn To Touch Type, Get The Hang Of Windsurfing, And Study The World'S Oldest And Most Complex Board Game.What Do You Want To Learn?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main premise of 'The First 20 Hours' by Josh Kaufman? A: The book argues that it is possible to learn any new skill in 20 hours or less by using a systematic approach to skill acquisition.
- Q: What skills does Josh Kaufman demonstrate in the book? A: Kaufman demonstrates skills such as programming a Web application, playing the ukulele, practicing yoga, touch typing, windsurfing, and mastering a complex board game.
- Q: How does Kaufman suggest one should approach learning a new skill? A: He suggests deconstructing complex skills, maximizing productive practice, and removing common barriers to learning.
- Q: Is 'The First 20 Hours' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is designed to help beginners by providing actionable steps for acquiring new skills quickly.
- Q: What is the format of 'The First 20 Hours'? A: The book is a hardcover edition consisting of 288 pages, published on June 13, 2013.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The First 20 Hours'? A: The author is Josh Kaufman, who focuses on self-improvement and rapid skill acquisition.
- Q: What type of condition is the book available in? A: The book is available as a new item and is also listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What category does 'The First 20 Hours' fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Motivation & Self-Improvement.
- Q: Can the methods in the book be applied to any skill? A: Yes, Kaufman claims that the methods can be applied to virtually any skill that a person wants to learn.
- Q: What makes 'The First 20 Hours' different from other skill learning books? A: This book emphasizes rapid skill acquisition in a short timeframe, contrasting with the traditional belief that it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill.