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Discussion on: I'm a Doer. How do I become a Knower?

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MurrayVarey

In my experience, most knowing actually comes from doing. That's how things stick. You'll already have learnt a lot from your projects, even if it doesn't feel like it.

With that in mind, if you want to learn algorithms (etc.), here are a couple of ideas:

  • Improve an existing project -- Look at an area of one of your projects and ask yourself "Is this the best way to do things?" Could, say, that array be a map? By Googling the question, you'll learn a lot.

  • Read actively -- Find a book on the subject that you're trying to learn. As you do so, think how it applies to your projects. This will help with the first point.

Being a Doer, you're already in a good place!

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Koa

Thanks for the suggestions! I definitely want to invest in a good book, even if it starts from the beginning!