# How to structure learning for maximum return

DevFeed: [How to structure learning for maximum return](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/how-to-structure-learning-for-maximum-return-38611.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://krossovochkin.com/posts/2019_04_10_how_to_structure_learning_for_maximum_return/>)

Published: 2019-04-10T00:00:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Vasya Drobushkov](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/vasya-drobushkov.md>)

Topics: [Learning](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/learning.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>), [Kanban](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kanban.md>), [gist](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gist.md>)

Tags: [development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/development.md>), [kanban](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kanban.md>), [learning](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/learning.md>), [self-improvement](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/self-improvement.md>), [upskill](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/upskill.md>)

## AI overview

The author reflects on several approaches to self-improvement and technical learning, including reading fiction, studying processes, and filling technical gaps. They propose a more structured learning method based on a high-level plan and a tracking tool, comparing Scrum, Kanban, and GIST before selecting GIST.

## Source excerpt

Photo by Tim Gouw on Unsplash In IT, it's very difficult to keep up-to-date. A full-time job doesn't give you a chance to upskill or try new things because you're too busy dealing with legacy code, developing features, etc. Yet, self-development is an important thing and I've tried my best over years to make it a habit. For the few past years, I've conducted a few experiments towards self-improvement, and I'd like to share a few of those here.