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dlpuxdzztg
8,243 PointsNeed some advice
Hello,
So I have been using treehouse for 2 months and it's been an awesome experience! But recently I began losing interest.
I have learned almost little to nothing from the videos I saw recently. I can't tell what the problem is. I am known for having poor memory, maybe that is the problem? Or maybe it's because I use treehouse too much?
I really want to continue learning how to program, but I can't for some reason. Help is deeply appreciated!
Thank you!
2 Answers
Brian Verdi
10,170 PointsI've also been using Treehouse for about 2-3 months and agree it is pretty amazing. I don't know your level or what you are trying to learn, but for what it's worth, I've gained a lot from practicing in workspaces. I watched bunches of videos and completed the challenges/quizzes. You can be exposed to so much so fast sometimes it is hard to sink in. Going back to workspaces, and trying from scratch really helped and peaked my interest. Good luck.
dlpuxdzztg
8,243 PointsThanks! I'll be sure to try that out!
Brandi Jones
5,889 PointsHey Diego! Something I do when I'm learning is take notes when I am watching a video. The physical act of writing words on paper has always helped me remember what I am learning for some reason. It also helps to practice a lot- I find that if I just watch the videos and move on, eventually I start losing my grasp on the concepts I've learned. Practicing and coming up with my own code helps cement those ideas in my mind. Lastly, pick whatever language or languages really interest you and focus on those! If you're just trying to learn a random language or something that is currently popular, it probably will not hold your interest in the long run. Best of luck to you! :)
dlpuxdzztg
8,243 PointsThanks!
Simon Coates
28,695 PointsSimon Coates
28,695 Pointswe all struggle with motivation, whether learning a computer language, get fit, whatever. I'd suggest focusing on the motivation that led you here. A lot of us actually apply technique to the problem of motivation or create support structures (in terms of a social network, or personal habits). Then we struggle and have to try and come up with a way of thinking or adjust out approaches to keep on the task, oriented towards some desirable outcome and future. Not everyone in IT is doing it for deranged love of IT - it just isn't realistic. For me my motivation is to have good prospects, build a future for myself (financial stability, the family thing) and then send people a bunch of i-told-you-so emails. You have to find a way to keep engaged.
Aside from this, you could try building something real work (maybe related to a something you're passionate about) to give your learning a workout. However, it's not a good idea to suppress doubts. If your opinion about not learning much recently is accurate, then you might think about possible reasons why: a non optimal learning style, maybe the learning material itself. (i personally have to do personal projects and repetition to make sure the information sinks in, and have struggles at points with going through tutorials too slowly and going too fast - such that i confuse churning through videos with having learned something.)