Clearly identify what you want to learn

The key here is to be as specific as possible about what skill you want to build. So instead of taking 10 courses on 10 different topics, develop mastery in just one.

You’ll see faster improvement over time, which will motivate you to continue. And genuine expertise — for example, in writing great sales copy or programing in a new computer language — may ultimately boost your value to your employer or lead to a side income stream.