“Even though one fulfills the mitzvah of learning Torah with any subject material, nonetheless one's main learning needs to be something that has practical implications… The first section that one should learn is Orach Chaim” – Introduction pg 2.
“One should strengthen himself as a lion to arise in the morning to the service of the creator” Mechaber 1:1. Rabbi Nosson Wachtfogel says that these opening words are crucial to the life of a Jew as they teach us that we need to constantly strengthen ourselves to stand up to the test when we are faced with challenges and difficulties. – Leket Rishimos Elul 121
