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The 20-hour commitment

The 20-hour commitment

  • Pre-commit to at least 20 hours of practice. As soon as you start learning a skill, you must finish the 20 hours, without giving up, no matter what.
  • After the 20 hours, you’ll have experienced enough of the skill, and be far enough along the learning curve to decide if this is really for you.
  • One of the easiest things to do is to make a commitment that forces you to show up, whether that’s a language lesson, a jam session with your friends, or a coffee with a potential customer.
  • It’s important to note that the 20 hours need to consist of dedicated practice with 100% concentration. Simply thinking about it or reading about it doesn’t count.

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