Fastest Way to Get From Beginner to Advanced

Summary

The speaker argues that improving matters more than calculating exactly how long it will take. Each outing can bring progress and make the process worthwhile. Reaching an advanced level may also make continued practice more rewarding, rather than feeling like a finish line.

Key strategies and advice

• Focus on steady progress, not a deadline. Ask whether today’s practice can make you a little better than yesterday, rather than fixating on how long it will take to reach a target.
• Aim for a practical level of skill. The speaker suggests that reaching roughly 80% of his own level would be a more reasonable goal than pursuing the last, difficult-to-achieve 20%. At that point, improving other areas of life—such as lifestyle, finances, and friendships—may be more valuable.
• Practice regularly throughout the week. Spacing practice out helps make it part of your routine and gives you time to reflect between attempts. Cramming many attempts into one day can leave long gaps and less opportunity for reflection.
• Use a practical minimum routine. Go out three days a week and do at least three sets per outing. The speaker presents this as a baseline, not an optimal maximum.
• Avoid making every practice session a single difficult attempt. The first set can be the hardest, so doing only one each day may require substantial willpower and make your mood overly dependent on that attempt’s outcome. Multiple sets can make practice easier to sustain and provide a more balanced sense of progress.
• Adjust to your energy and momentum. Three sets can be a stopping point on a tiring day; if things are going well, do more. The goal is a routine that is consistent but flexible.
• Expect progress to feel different at different levels. Beginners may have larger skill gaps to address. Later, improvements may be smaller, but a small adjustment can more often turn a near miss into a success.

Presenters and sources

• Todd — the speaker, associated with the AskToddV channel.
• JP — referenced by the speaker for the suggestion of doing at least one set each day.
• Todd’s earlier video — referenced for the suggested minimum of three days a week and three sets per outing.