How to Learn a New Skill in 30 Days: A Proven Framework
30 days gets you functional competency. Four phases: Days 1–7 (Foundation — learn the 20% producing 80% of results), Days 8–14 (Guided Practice — structured exercises, make things), Days 15–21 (Independent Application — drop tutorials, start your own project), Days 22–30 (Consolidation — finish the project, document it, plan the next 30 days). Non-negotiables: daily sessions (30–60 min beats 3 hours 3x/week), no passive consumption, one skill only, public accountability.