Make it fun

Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress. Working hard for something we love is called passion. —Simon Sinek

Over time I have learned that fun is actually a really important part of equation when learning.

Sometimes I have chosen to learn things because they were "practical". But that didn't help me a lot. Eventually I ended up giving up on them.

I didn't realize that fun was not just an important part but necessary for getting things done.

So my advice to you would be, if you have a choice between doing things practical way or fun way, always choose later. If what you are doing is not fun, then make it.