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Psychology · 20 min

The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything...Fast

By Josh Kaufman

This episode challenges the myth of the 10,000-hour rule, revealing how focused, deliberate practice for just 20 hours can lead to significant proficiency in any new skill, by overcoming psychological barriers and deconstructing learning.

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Psychology
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“This episode challenges the myth of the 10,000-hour rule, revealing how focused, deliberate practice for just 20 hours can lead to significant proficiency in any new skill, by overcoming psychological barriers and deconstructing learning.”

— Josh Kaufman, The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything...Fast

What it is about

skill acquisition, rapid learning, 20-hour rule

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of skill acquisition, rapid learning, 20-hour rule and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Josh Kaufman brings a credible and useful lens to skill acquisition, rapid learning, 20-hour rule, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Josh Kaufman

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