Josh Kaufman's "The first 20 hours" TED Talk
What is it?
Each participant aimed to practice their skill regularly for a minimum of 1-2 hours a week for a total of (at least) 20 hours. ​Practicing the skill required using either methods of deep practice or the 80/20 rule.
At the end of the semester, participants who completed the challenge were able to demonstrate their selected skill and offer reflections on the process to a panel of judges at the Meta-Skill Showcase!
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Any skill chosen must be demonstrable
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Activity chosen was to fall under the following definition of a skill.
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All skills have both a cognitive component (a certain set of techniques or steps to achieve it) as well as clear, direct, and immediate feedback.
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20-Hour Metaskill Challenge NCSU 22'
The Outcome
I had the opportunity to share my MetaSkill journey in front of my peers and watch as they shared theirs.
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I focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle by implementing cardio and various gym techniques into my semester journey. This created discipline, fueled my motivation for being active and ultimately, proved to myself that consistency is key.
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Upon presenting my video and being judged, I received 1st place based on the complexity of my skill, my dedication and video editing.
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Prize Reward:
A MetaSkill Challenge *sweatshirt + $100 gift card
*AI-generated image*
Fall 2022
20-Hour Metaskill Showcase Display
On September 5, 2023, my work (along with 4 of my peers) was showcased within The Innovation Studio at D.H. Hill Library on NC State's campus.
The Innovation Studio @ D.H. Hill Library
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It is equipped with a unique exhibits platform built around interactive projection on the tables in the space.
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Four projection surfaces of 10’ by 5’ are formed by four tables coming together in each of the Studio’s four quadrants. A 4K projector delivers content onto each of the tables, while a 3D Depth Camera senses users’ hand motions as they interact with what’s projected.
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The experience is driven by a software application built especially for the NC State University Libraries by Relative Scale, a Raleigh-based firm with multiple NC State alumni on its staff.