So, we might have different interests but I'm generally just interested in learning everything. What I do: I needed a fence, instead of paying someone I learne

So, we might have different interests but I'm generally just interested in learning everything. What I do: I needed a fence, instead of paying someone I learned how to build a proper fence. Submitted plans to the city. Researched wood, researched fasteners, etc. For me it is generally easier to stick with it when I force myself into it. Books are a good learning tool but jumping in deep works for me. Obviously, this may not work for learning history, but I guess you could set your sights on writing a document on some part of history and then just research for it. Writing it would cement your knowledge. I have basically learned to work on cars, paint cars, plumbing, some electrical, anything inside a home really. Initially, I was forced to do things on my own because I was broke. Now, I have money but still refuse to pay for anything and just DIY on the extreme as I will really dive deep and learn best practices etc. It has been really fun. If I could make what I make as a dev building fences I would probably do it.