The first 20 hours -- how to learn anything | Josh Kaufman | TEDxCSU

This video debunks the popular 10,000-hour rule, revealing that it only takes 20 hours of focused practice to learn any new skill. Discover a four-step method to efficiently acquire new abilities and overcome the emotional barriers to learning.

• Understand the origin and common misconception of the 10,000-hour rule.
• Discover the 20-hour rule for acquiring new skills and its scientific basis.
• Apply a four-step method to efficiently learn any new skill in 20 hours.
• Witness a real-world demonstration of the 20-hour method using ukulele practice.
• Recognize and overcome the emotional barriers to starting new learning endeavors.