How to Succeed — Even if You Feel Overwhelmed

Károly Nyisztor
Nov 7 · 1 min read

That’s precisely the approach you should follow when learning something that seems overwhelming.

Whether it’s learning a new programming language, or adopting a healthy lifestyle, or brushing up on your Spanish — what it takes to succeed is dedication and perseverance.

Let’s say you want to learn a new programming language.
Make practicing a daily habit and stick to it. Work on improving your skills for at least an hour every day.
Once you understand a concept, make sure to solidify it by writing small programs that use:

  • the new concept
  • things you’ve already learned

Over time, your programs will grow in length and complexity.

It’s also essential to track your progress. Compare your recent projects with the code you wrote a while ago. Check if you can enhance those older programs. Can’t find anything to fix? Look harder.

With this iterative approach, your coding skills and style improve eventually.

Then here’s the social aspect. Find people who share your interests. Meetups are a great place to start. Surrounding yourself with others who want to achieve the same goals as yourself can be a huge motivator. Besides, you’ll make new friends.

Take care,
Karoly

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