[pdxpatzer]

start with using graphical Emacs on your platform of choice. Avoid using Emacs through a text terminal, to begin with ...

then start with

Absolute Beginners Guide to Emacs http://www.jesshamrick.com/2012/09/10/absolute-beginners-gui...

follow up with Emacs' tutorial and online help

follow up with Mike Zamansky videos on YouTube https://cestlaz.github.io/stories/emacs/

finally check out the blog entries (and the book !) at https://www.masteringemacs.org/