I should try that. I tend to be single-minded, so if I have to review a book thats all I do, and hence loose traction on anything else that I have on the plate

I should try that. I tend to be single-minded, so if I have to review a book thats all I do, and hence loose traction on anything else that I have on the plate (this usually does not include non-tech reads/learning, but I have found that when learning a new language/technology/framework I need more focus). But I think keeping a small achievable task everyday should keep me from losing ground when learning something new. Thanks everyone.