A lot of us find out that when we start to learn an new subject, we read up everything and get basic information, often without knowing how to apply it. By having a set goal, the learning becomes more intense and we have apply it all in a context. It allows us to connect the dots and come together in a context. And it also means you’re going to start to see your progression as you go along -- and really measure your success. Check out some previous Podcasts I’ve done on this subject: How to Learn and Retain Information: www.allanmckay.com/79/  Optimized Learning: www.allanmckay.com/162/  In this Podcast, I talk about how to find the right teacher, how to learn and retain information -- specifically when starting in VFX -- and the importance of setting learning goals. For more show notes, visit www.allanmckay.com/186/.