The bottom line is to remember that by taking on self-learning, you’re doing something that is uniquely rewarding that only some of us ever do. It will impact your life and your confidence in exponentially positive ways. It’ll be hard, it’ll be frustrating, and it’ll be a while. But embrace the uncertainty and the challenge and keep the long view uppermost in mind. When you finally get to where you want to go, all those obstacles will look like anthills in retrospect, and you’ll know you’re the better for them.
