The First 20 Hours  (English, Paperback, Kaufman Josh)

The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything ... Fast is a definitive guide to learning all the things that you have always wanted to, in the easiest and fastest possible way.

Summary of the Book

In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman, bestselling author of The Personal MBA, teaches readers how to learn anything fast. What would you like to learn? How to paint a portrait, play a musical instrument, start a business, or even fly an airplane? With this book it will be easy to learn every thing on your wish list. According to a research, it takes 10,000 hours for a person to master a new skill and the earliest hours are always the most frustrating. In this book, the author provides a systematic approach to acquire skills rapidly. He also provides expert tips to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice and eliminate all the common learning barriers. You will have the most amazing time reading the book, as the author develops a personal yoga practice, learns how to write a computer program, picks up a ukulele and learns to windsurf. Engaging and written in simple style, this book will help you learn new things and have more fun along the way.

About Josh Kaufman

Josh Kaufman is the international bestselling author of The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business. He specializes in teaching professionals how to master practical business knowledge and skills. His work has featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal , Time and BusinessWeek.