The promise of the Method is basically "You can refactor any piece of code, without breaking it." It turns out, it's even more capable, but it takes you a while to get there. How long? Well, some say 10,000 hours makes you an expert. When it comes to the Mikado Method, Ola can tell you from experience that progress isn't linear, but you can accelerate your learning by doing it—a lot. Listen to Ola as he explains how his thinking and acting has shifted over the past decade, due to his extensive use of the Mikado Method. He'll tell you what he did, and when he did it. 1 - 2 years - Learning the rules: What is the Mikado way? Solve medium-sized technical problems. Absorb business decisions in the code. 2 - 5 years - Add your own rules: Mikado becomes a part of your day-to-day work. Improve your architecture, while adding code. Adapt to the business—deliver faster. 5 - 10 years: Break the rules: Mikado Method is a part of your Software Culture. Guide massive technical change. Dance with the Business—deliver quicker.