Immersion into the topic and developing my opinions and taste first is what makes learning things quicker for me. I can be my own guide if I know the territory

Immersion into the topic and developing my opinions and taste first is what makes learning things quicker for me. I can be my own guide if I know the territory and have my preferences, and if I know what to do before I learn how to do it. Key for me is to spend enough time exploring a topic and getting passionate about it.