The first 20 hours -- how to learn anything | Josh Kaufman | TEDxCSU
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Becoming parents prompted Gustavo Rocha to explore the 10,000-hour rule for skill acquisition, but he found that focused practice for just 20 hours could lead to significant improvement, leading him to successfully learn to play the ukulele and showcasing the effectiveness of deliberate practice for acquiring new skills.
Insights
- Learning a new skill effectively doesn't always require thousands of hours of practice; significant improvement can be achieved in just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice, breaking down the skill into manageable parts and committing to self-correction and minimal distractions.
- The emotional barrier, rather than intellectual limitations, often hinders individuals from acquiring new skills; dedicating 20 hours of deliberate practice to pursue passions like learning a language, playing an instrument, or cooking can lead to tangible progress and personal growth.
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How did becoming parents impact Gustavo and Kelsey?
Their priorities and routines drastically changed.
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