I mean if i could go back and learn all over again, id spend time working on my technique before learning scales and chords progressions. If you found after 6 months of developing your technique that you werent getting bored then you might begin to understand the patience you need if you want to be a good guitar player.
But i must say, the path I took lead me to develop my style more than my skill. It all depends where you want to go. If you just want to play the guitar pick up an acoustic and start strumming. If you want to become a guitarist get youre head down.