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We’ve heard it takes 10,000 hours to become good at a new skill. However, Josh Kaufman describes how it is possible to become competent at a new skill in 20 hours.  In 20 focused hours, one can be “good enough” to enjoy, and use, the new skill.

The 4 Key Steps

Break it Down: Learning a new skill can seem overwhelming.  So, break it down into smaller, manageable parts. Focus on the most important sub-skills first. For example, if learning to play the piano, start with basic chords.

Learn Enough to Self-Correct: Initially, get enough information to recognize mistakes and how to fix them.  It’s not necessary to read every book on the topic.  Learn the basics to work through the first crucial practice hours.

Remove Distractions: Focus on practice by removing obstacles and distractions. Set up the environment and dedicate a specific time to practice. This ensures focus and encourages motivation.

Put in the Hours: Improvement comes with deliberate, and consistent, practice for 20 hours.  The hours can be spread over several sessions.  There is a learning curve and proficiency can improve with time.

The early stages of learning yield the biggest improvements.  Focus efforts on the critical components of a skill and stay consistent for the 20 hours.  Mr. Kaufman’s method is flexible and can be applied to many endeavors.  The goal is to reach a point of being comfortable and capable.  20 hours of focused practice may be all that’s needed to learn a skill that might have seemed out of reach. Perhaps using self-hypnosis, shortly after the practice session, can reinforce the learned skill. Does this sound reasonable to you?

While Mr. Kaufman emphasizes focused, deliberate practice to learn any new skill quickly, hypnosis can dramatically enhance that process by reducing mental resistance, improving focus, and increasing retention. By working with the subconscious mind, I help clients remove internal blocks, accelerate confidence, and enter optimal brain states—like theta—for faster, deeper learning.

Josh Kaufmann’s Video is linked here: Josh Kaufmann Learning In 20 Hours

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Disclaimer: The “Just Suppose Blog” shares ideas in exploring personal progress as derived from various sources.  It is intended as information only and is not intended as advice to engage in any specific physical or mental activity.  Always consider whether these ideas, concepts, techniques & activities are right for you and always confer with your health professionals.