Build a Tiny Curriculum Before You Start

Before diving into a new subject, spend 30 minutes mapping the territory. List 5-10 key topics in a logical order, from foundational to advanced. This tiny curriculum becomes your compass — it prevents the common trap of random browsing, half-finished tutorials, and the illusion of progress that comes from jumping between topics.

You don't need a perfect plan. You need a rough path that tells you where you are and what comes next. Even a flawed map beats no map at all. You can revise it as you learn, but starting with structure means you'll spend your time learning instead of deciding what to learn.