That’s how learning should be, and is how I still teach myself new skills today. I pick a project I want to see on the web and just start hacking away. I always like to pick an unfamiliar tool or technique which scares me a little bit, just to see if I can do it. You may struggle along the way as I always do, but maybe without knowing it, you’re part of the most collaborative and helpful network of people just by being active in our industry. There’ll always be someone willing to help.

If you feel excited and motivated about learning by creating something new, you’re doing it right. And then by sharing your experiences–however frustrating they may be–others will vicariously feed off that excitement and ultimately benefit.

— An exciting time to learn