Most people think learning is about having a linear structure, about following a textbook, checking off every concept, and mastering it all before they feel "ready." But that’s not how real learning—or real growth—happens. The truth? Learning is messy. It’s random. It happens in fragments, in moments of curiosity, in experiences that force you to think differently.

The problem isn’t time. The problem is the mental model we have about how learning should happen. You don’t need to complete everything to be valuable. You don’t need to master every UX term before you’re hireable. You need to engage, think, and connect the dots as you go. The industry doesn’t reward people who “know everything.” It values those who know how to think and adapt.

So drop the perfectionism. Let go of the backlog in your head. Absorb what you can, when you can, and trust that your brain will make sense of it over time. Learning isn’t a linear process. It’s a lifelong practice.