I’m probably going to take some heat for this but, for a real noob who wants to get up to speed quick, I would recommend heading down to your local FBO and take a long discovery flight.
Explain to the instructor your goals and be honest. Explain what you want to learn. And I can say the lessons are not cheap but this is an experience you will never forget and you will be able to apply the knowledge you learned simming immediately.
You don’t have to sign up for the PPL curriculum.