The First 20 Hours - How to Learn Anything: Josh Kaufman at TEDxCSU

How to practice efficiently to acquire new skills in 20 hours (according to Josh Kaufman):

1. break apart the skill into smaller pieces to practice first
2. learn enough to practice and self-correct (get better at noticing when you make a mistake)
3. remove barriers to practice this new skill (remove distractions)
4. practice at least 20 hours, break through the initial frustration barrier

Referenced videos:

• TEDxTokyo Jake Shimabukuro
• Axis of Awesome
• The four major Ukulele chords

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