Have you ever wanted a very simple explanation of what Revit actually is and what it does? Sometimes it can be hard to encapsulate this for new users. Perhaps this post will be of assistance:
what-is-revit – Revit Furniture.com
It includes step by step advice on learning Revit, plus links to resources (both online and downloadable).
If you have used Revit for a while, you may find yourself disagreeing with some of the advice – but hey, we all have different ways of getting the job done!
I leave you with this little excerpt from the post, wise in its simplicity:
Step 1) Model in the way the building would get constructed
via NYC RUG Mailing List (Robert Mencarini)