Working through a new programming book? Answering questions on Stack Exchange? Watching marginally related recorded talks at conventions? Focusing on the thi

Working through a new programming book? Answering questions on Stack Exchange? Watching marginally related recorded talks at conventions? Focusing on the thing for an extended period of time while exploring new territory? The muscles you're wanted to exercise are pattern recognition and lateral thinking, all in the problem solving family. So, find a problem, them solve it.