For me, what finally worked, after many other attempts, was: 1. Run through vimtutor thoroughly [~30 mins]. 2. While doing that, memorize the 10-15 commands i

For me, what finally worked, after many other attempts, was: 1. Run through vimtutor thoroughly [~30 mins]. 2. While doing that, memorize the 10-15 commands in the tutorial that stick. Leave the rest (for a later time). 3. Start using vim full-time from now on. Worked perfect!