Q: is the best way to learn how to make good chord progressions to learn songs with progressions that you like?
A: yes but i'd say don't call it a 'progression' because i think that will distract you from the many lovely chord scenarios that would not be best described as 'progressing'. either way, get way into all the songs you like. chords, notes, words, beats, marketing, purpose, legal, social context, etc