Honestly, I stumbled onto this whole Devon Savage thing kinda sideways. Kept seeing folks online whispering about these “secret tips” for beginners, but nobody ever said where to actually find them that worked. Felt like chasing smoke. Typical guru nonsense, right? Figured it was probably another big fat lie.
The Frustration Phase
So yeah, I started digging. Not gonna lie, it was messy. Scrolled through endless forums. Typed stupid variations like “Devon Savage real beginner hacks” or “where Devon Savage tips legit”. Found mostly junk. People arguing, old links leading nowhere, vague mentions but zero concrete stuff for a total newbie like me wanted to get started today. Felt like everyone was gatekeeping.
The Unexpected Find
Almost gave up. Seriously. Then, purely by accident – I swear I wasn’t even looking for it anymore – I clicked into this ancient-looking community archive post. Buried deep, maybe 5 pages back in some niche results. No fancy graphics, just plain text. The title was something boring like “Early Resource Compilation, Sept ’20”. And there it was. A small section labeled:
“Devon’s Scratchpad (Verified Working Starters)”
No fanfare, no sales pitch. Just a list. Looked like someone copied notes directly from a workshop or something Devon actually did years back.
What Was Actually There?
It wasn’t magic spells. Just dead simple things nobody bothers to tell you clearly when you’re drowning in information overload. Stuff like:
- Exactly where to place your focus in the first 10 minutes of practice (not where the pros put it!).
- One ridiculously easy breathing trick before starting anything complex.
- A specific, dumb-simple question to ask yourself immediately after screwing up (instead of just feeling stupid).
- The one tool beginners should use exclusively for at least 2 weeks (and it’s probably not what you own).
The Skepticism and Testing
Okay, fine. Looked too simple. Almost childish. But hey, found ’em, might as well try. Committed for just one week. Stuck to it like glue because the instructions were crystal clear. No room for “maybe I do it this way.”
Day 1: Felt silly doing that breathing thing. Did it anyway.
Day 2: Focused exactly where it said, even though it felt off. Messed up. Asked myself that dumb question.
Day 3: Used only that basic tool. Felt limiting.
Day 4: Breathing thing… actually calmed the panic before starting.
Day 5: Focus spot felt less weird. Question stopped the frustration spiral.
Day 6: Basic tool felt… freeing? Less stuff to worry about.
Day 7: Holy crap. Did I just… consistently do the thing? Without wanting to quit? That never happens.
No Magic, Just Results
That’s it. That’s the “secret.” No hidden paywall, no mystical technique. Just incredibly specific, beginner-focused actions copied from Devon’s own early teaching notes. Found ’em by pure luck in a digital back alley. They worked because they cut through the noise and gave me anchors: where to look, what to breathe, what to think when I failed, what tool to hold.
Been doing those exact same steps every session for 3 weeks now. It’s not about giant leaps anymore. It’s just about showing up and doing those stupid simple things. And weirdly, consistently, making more progress than in months of trying fancy methods. Found ’em buried, tested ’em myself. They work for this beginner.