Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. 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? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of prac­ticing something new are always the most frustrating. 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. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . 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. His method shows you how to deconstruct com­plex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By complet­ing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the meth­ods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard key­board, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the sim­ple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Fig­ure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcompo­nents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accu­rate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chain­saws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.

Suppose you're offered an opportunity to experience something that is unlike anything you have ever encountered, but that's all you know—aside from the fact that the experience is physically safe and morally acceptable. How do you decide whether to take up the offer? Several philosophers have recently argued that we are in similar situations for more of our decisions than we usually recognize. Are they right? What resources can we draw on to create such situations? Are they enough to satisfy our aims of making the best decisions we can, especially in high stakes situations? This volume brings together philosophers and psychologists to investigate the phenomenon of transformative change and a host of fascinating questions it prompts. Taking their departure from seminal work on transformative choice and experience by L. A. Paul and Edna Ullmann-Margalit, the authors pursue fundamental questions concerning the nature of rationality, the limits of the imagination, and the metaphysics of the self. They also strike out into new areas, including value theory, aesthetics, moral and political philosophy. Several chapters present the results of experimental investigation into the psychology of transformation, self-concept, and moral learning.

Through rich ethnographic narrative, Becoming Gods examines how a cohort of doctors-in-training in the Mexican city of Puebla learn to become doctors. Smith-Oka draws from compelling fieldwork, ethnography, and interviews with interns, residents, and doctors that tell the story of how medical trainees learn to wield new tools, language, and technology and how their white coat, stethoscope, and newfound technical, linguistic, and sensory skills lend them an authority that they cultivate with each practice, transforming their sense of self. Becoming Gods illustrates the messy, complex, and nuanced nature of medical training, where trainees not only have to acquire a monumental number of skills but do so against a backdrop of strict hospital hierarchy and a crumbling national medical system that deeply shape who they are.

We spend our adult lives trying to be someone, to discover our authentic selves. But what exactly is a self? How does it relate to itself? Other people? The world? These are the questions at the heart of this inquiry into the science and philosophy of what it means to be a person in the world. Deeply researched and evidence-based, this is the story of you. Get to know yourself— better. ". . . a highly impactful survey that is surprisingly easy to access despite its emphasis on research, history, and science . . . a solid exploration of the definition and roots of being, pathways which lead to self-knowledge, and the process of expanding compassion and other traits to better connect and contribute to human endeavors." - Midwest Book Review

Wish you had easy to follow in-depth guide to learning Astrology? Astrology has been around since Ancient Egyptian, Babylonian times. It has always given humanity the power to understand the world and our universe at such vast depths. This Gem filled collection brings together the building blocks to begin your walk to Chart Interpretation. These foundations allow you to connect to the conscious and the unconscious truth of how you think, feel, and act. Astrology brings fresh objective perspectives on our one on one relationships and life events. Like every field of expertise, the concepts behind Astrology and its body of knowledge require earnest studying. It is important that that is broken down is a way that is easy to learn. You have what it takes to be a seasoned Astrologer! With Practice, study and the guidance of this beautiful book your journey begins here Get a firm grasp and more profound knowledge on Astrology with DeAriesha Mack’s ABCs of Astrology for Beginners! Whether you’re just starting or are a seasoned scholar in the subject, this book will equip you with the essential knowledge you needed to become your own Astrologer. Supercharge your life today with this timeless skill and use the stars' movement to guide you towards success, fulfilment, and soul evolution. Let DeAriesha Mack, also known as AstroDeeStars, guide you in learning how to harness the stars' boundless power. Upon discovering the vital cogs of Astrology, use your newfound knowledge to branch out, explore and appreciate other sects of the study. This book is your new manual towards true empowerment and improving your outlook of the world. Learn the ways on how you can establish independence and learn to trust your instincts Letting the stars verify those gut feelings. In this book, you’ll encounter: ✅ A run-down of Astrology history, influence, and how it applies to our modern day. ✅ A Simple explanation of How Chart Interpretation works and how to use the Circular Wheel. ✅ A breakdown of the 12 zodiac Signs along with Their Ascendant Sign Physical descriptions ✅ How to apply astrology to your day-to-day life. ✅ A Sample Birth Chart Analysis of singer Whitney Houston examining how the stars align between her life and death ✅ The basics on the 12 Houses, Angles, and Aspects Let your knowledge in Astrology Empower you to walk with confidence and Ease. Add ABCs of Astrology for Beginners to your cart TODAY!

Follows Maria Jameson, a married woman in the midst of an affair, and looks back at the life and numerous high-profile love affairs of the French writer, George Sand. As Maria immerses herself in Sand's biography, she moves from the self-centered intensity of her affair to a larger and deeper connection to herself, her family and the wider world.

The world's most passionate, effective evangelists are right in your youth ministry! No one can top your students in effectively introducing their friends and family to Christ. And now is the time to help them learn how. Becoming a Contagious Christian Youth Edition Leader's Guide is a book written with both you and your students in mind. Included is everything you'll need to help students discover and develop their unique evangelism styles. Based on the proven program Becoming a Contagious Christian (developed at Willow Creek Community Church), this Youth Edition Leader's Guide includes an Evangelistic Styles Assessment and activities for individuals, partners, and small groups that will teach the evangelistic skills students can use every day---with powerful results. It's designed to be most effective when used in conjunction with the Becoming a Contagious Christian Youth Edition Student's Guide as you use the Becoming a Contagious Christian Youth Edition evangelism course curriculum kit. Revised and expanded by one of America's foremost youth ministers and teachers, Bo Boshers, this exciting, highly interactive approach addresses the specific needs and challenges of students---in language they can relate to. Students will learn how to: * be intentional in developing relationships * transition an ordinary conversation to a spiritual conversation * tell in plain language their personal story of meeting Christ * share the gospel message using two illustrations * answer ten common objections to Christianity * pray with a friend to receive Christ This course is flexible so you can teach it in several different formats: eight 60-minute sessions, four 3-hour sessions, or one- to three-day retreats. Content, leader's notes, and activity instructions are clearly laid out and easy to follow. You'll also find: * 'Heart Check'---a brief devotional at the beginning of each session written specifically for you, the leader * 'Get Connected'---notes to help you get inside the hearts and minds of students * 'Going Deeper'---optional activities you can use to give students a more in-depth understanding of the material Drawing on the expertise of some of today's foremost leaders in evangelism and student ministry, this powerful program will equip you to train your students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they'll need to become truly contagious in reaching their friends for Christ.