master the art of business by josh kaufman

What character would you cut from The First 20 Hours? Would you listen to another book narrated by Josh Kaufman? Would you ever listen to anything by Josh Kaufman again?

Maybe someone in their early 20s with little experience in their life might like it. This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? Kaufman invites readers to join him as he field tests his approach by learning to program a Web application, play the ukulele, practice yoga, re-learn to touch type, get the hang of windsurfing, and study the world's oldest and most complex board game. This method isn't theoretical: it's field-tested. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you'll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition: how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. It's so much easier to watch TV or surf the web. That's why it's difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. What's on your list? What's holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills - time you don't have and effort you can't spare? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do.

Master the art of business by josh kaufman