I've also found a timer-based approach to drudgery very helpful. Your technique is reminiscent of the "Pomodoro Method"; you should check it out if you're not f

I've also found a timer-based approach to drudgery very helpful. Your technique is reminiscent of the "Pomodoro Method"; you should check it out if you're not familiar with it already. > For me, the really difficult part of the language is understanding the core concepts Well, it might be difficult in an absolute sense, but it's exactly the difficulty that you're motivated to overcome. You started learning the language in order to understand new concepts/techniques. And so it's the "easy" difficulty, because in some sense it's fun. It's the difference between climbing a mountain (difficult, but rewarding) and climbing a mountain with holes in your boots, no food, and a broken strap on your pack (difficult and annoying).