[dpcan]

Pick a project first, something that you would love to FINISH. Then research the best language to use to reach that goal.

That being said, when I started, I made due with what I had. QBasic. Then a borland C compiler. Then Java. And then I just started experimenting.

It didn't matter to me, I just loved to create things.

Bottom line... you have to love building a complicated puzzle and you have to be able to drive yourself to finish a project.

This "okay okay" business basically says to me.... you're in trouble already.

[danilocampos]

Yes, yes, yes! This is exactly it. Reading through programming books and tutorials gets really dull. You need a reason, a cause, a mission. Come up with a project that excites you and learn around that. This makes the tough slog worth it and drives you toward interesting challenges you might not otherwise pick up.

[weaksauce]

Damn iPad and my fat fingers voted you down. Sorry mate. Good advice otherwise. Once I get off my iPad I'll search for the python tetris project that is pretty good for people in his situation. I agree a project is essential.