When I first decided to learn how to code and create websites, I gave up on it for the first month after buying a course on Udemy.
I told myself, "This is not for me."
Then came the pandemic and the lockdown. The course is still on my Udemy account. I revisited the course again, but I still struggled to watch it and complete the lessons. It was not the instructor's fault; it's actually my problem.
So I sat down on it and decided to change my plan. Instead of just watching tutorials, I messaged a few friends and local businesses to see if anyone wanted a free website for their business.
Someone said, "Yes."
We met in person and discussed what he wanted to showcase, the function, and how he envisioned the design.
From there, I started researching how I could make it happen. It took me almost two weeks to finish the website.
Did I go back and finish my Udemy course?
No, I didn't.
I just learned by doing and helping. As a self-taught learner, that should be the starting point to focus on the essentials and avoid the unnecessary information.