The First 20 Hours

In 'The First 20 Hours', Josh Kaufman challenges the common misconception that learning a new skill requires 10,000 hours of practice.

Instead, he argues that with just 20 hours of deliberate practice, one can achieve a decent level of proficiency in most skills.

The book outlines a step-by-step process for mastering the basics of any new skill, including deconstructing complex skills, maximizing productive practice, and removing common learning barriers.

Kaufman also shares his personal experiences of learning six unrelated skills in approximately 20 hours each, such as yoga, programming, touch typing, the board game Go, ukulele, and windsurfing.