I would say pick one language to begin with and spend about a year trying out beginner material, building small things, and learning how to find information for

I would say pick one language to begin with and spend about a year trying out beginner material, building small things, and learning how to find information for yourself online. I suggest Python, check out these resources: http://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide/NonProgrammers http://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide/NonProgrammers