It sounds like you're doing it. Blogging really helps. I also agree that exploring around the standard library, creating your own projects is a must. Read code

It sounds like you're doing it. Blogging really helps. I also agree that exploring around the standard library, creating your own projects is a must. Read code. Explore code. Pair program. See how others would solve a similar coding challenge. I run a Python training course called Real Python (http://www.realpython.com http://www.realpython.com) and that's exactly the question that we've been pondering. How do we take people to the next level? More importantly: Can we take people to the next level. I'd love to talk more about this. Email me - michael (at) realpython (dot) com.