This lecture is a quick introduction to programming. Essentially, we all want to get out of the gates and run as fast as possible. This introduction discusses some of the pitfalls with that approach. In the end, we need to commit to ourselves and give ourselves the time required to work through the material in a way that helps us to master it through each section. Learning to program is an investment, and like all investments, will take commitment in the form of time and effort. Here we go!