Code everyday and look for projects that stretch your knowledge - even if it's just a copy of something else. Don't fall into the camp that says that languages

Code everyday and look for projects that stretch your knowledge - even if it's just a copy of something else. Don't fall into the camp that says that languages are cool. They are not. Languages are created to serve a purpose so make sure the one you use is meeting your needs. Learn regular expressions well since they are incredibly useful. I use them every day.