Learning to Touch Type in 7 Days

I have typed "incorrectly" my whole life. I use 2 fingers on my left hand and 1 on my right. I look at the keyboard constantly.

The Challenge: Learn strict "Home Row" touch typing. No looking down. 1 hour practice daily on Keybr.com.

Day 1: The Frustration

It felt like trying to write with my toes. My brain knew where "T" was, but my index finger refused to go there without visual confirmation.

WPM (Words Per Minute): 12. (My normal hunt-and-peck speed is 65).

Day 3: The Pinky Problem

I realized my pinky fingers are weak and useless. Pressing "P" or "Q" required a massive effort. My hands actually cramped.

Day 7: The Breakthrough

Suddenly, on Day 6, I stopped thinking about letters and started thinking about words. My fingers just... went there.

Conclusion

In 7 days, I surpassed my old speed (65 WPM -> 72 WPM). But more importantly, I can look at the screen while I type. My neck hurts less. I feel like a hacker.

If you hunt and peck, you are wasting milliseconds every day that add up to years of your life. Learn to type.