[danrl]

I use a parallel approach:

1) I bought a vacant piece of land that is legally buildable. This is my starting point to build a house. A 5-10 year project. But, I didn’t learn programming in a day, so these seem to be common timespans for learning complex skills (welding, carpentry, paving, concrete pouring, …)

2) I take courses at maker labs which have heavy equipment and then build all the small things to better get to know the machines. Kitchenware, furniture, cups, etc. The less prefabricated parts the better. My next picture frame will be made from wood I cut on my property.

3) I share with the world honestly, including my stupid mistakes and all the layman stuff I do. The feedback I get from experienced people seeing me struggle and having the need to chip in is pure gold. Saves me a lot of time and money as long as I can take their criticism. I have a thousand teachers (I’m exaggerating but you get the idea).

My channel, if you want to see examples: https://youtube.com/@danrl