HERE
You've Been Stuck
in Research Mode
You decided to learn Japanese. So you googled "how to start" and got:
Textbook wars (Genki vs. Minna No Nihongo vs. that one everyone swears by)
App wars (Anki vs. Wanikani vs. Bunpro vs. the "secret method" no one agrees on)
47 Reddit threads, each claiming a different "optimal" approach
Then the killer thought crept in:
"I'll start once I figure out the perfect method."
That's not learning.
That's procrastination in a research costume.
What's Inside
What you'll get
The Planning Trap
Why "more research" keeps you stuck, and the Day One mindset that gets you moving.
The Skills Map
How kana, kanji, vocab, grammar, reading, and listening fit together (and which order makes sense).
The 5 Rules
The core habits that separate learners who stick around from learners who burn out.
Week 1 Actions
Concrete steps you can take right now—no vague advice, just what to do next.
WHO IT'S FOR
This is for you if:
- You're starting from scratch (or close enough)
- You've quit before and need a system that actually sticks
- You're tired of hype and just want a clear path forward
- You're willing to start small and show up consistently
This isn't for you if:
- You're hunting for shortcuts or "fluent in 30 days" magic
- You want someone to hold your hand the whole way
- You're not ready to put in real, regular work