Should I focus on speed or accuracy first?

Always focus on accuracy first. Speed without accuracy is useless – you'll spend more time correcting mistakes than you saved. Moreover, practicing errors reinforces bad muscle memory, making them harder to fix later. Start by typing slowly (15–20 WPM) but aim for 99–100% accuracy. Once you consistently hit 97%+ accuracy at a given speed, you can increase pace by 5–10%. Repeat. This 'accuracy-first' approach leads to higher net speed in the long run. For example, a student who focused on accuracy reached 60 WPM net in 3 months, while a speed-first student reached 80 WPM gross but only 45 WPM net. Trust the process.