My Three Steps by Ethan Marcotte
His wording was specific to CSS grid (which I’m also in the process of learning) but was a good articulation of how I also learn new technology:
- “I’m going to learn how to use NEW TECHNOLOGY X to produce something I’m already familiar with.”
- “Huh, I can produce this thing I’m familiar with using NEW TECHNOLOGY X way more efficiently than I ever could before.”
- “—okay, now I’ll try making something with NEW TECHNOLOGY X I’ve never even considered.”