Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to master a new skill, and the earliest hours are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s so difficult to learn a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos.
Josh Kaufman offers a better way. His systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers.
As a father of three, practicing neurosurgeon, and global journalist, I don’t have a lot of free time on my hands. The First 20 Hours is a practical guide to learning beyond our mid-20s, when our brains are fully developed. Josh’s book will inspire you to pick up forgotten hobbies and chase elusive dreams.”
DR. SANJAY GUPTA, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent