I agree with the article, but I'd like to add another early step: Understand that Vim's normal-mode commands are like a language with nouns and verbs. You can m

I agree with the article, but I'd like to add another early step: Understand that Vim's normal-mode commands are like a language with nouns and verbs. You can mix and match most nouns (motions) with most verbs (actions). So when you already know 5 motions, learning a new action actually means learning 5 action-motion combinations at once. With this in mind, observe yourself as you work and notice which motions and actions you need most (like `ci"` in the article). Focus on these at first for those sweet sweet quick wins.