Push yourself to move forward. Then apply that lesson to one item on your list. Even the smallest effort will get your momentum going. But at least do something with the wisdom you've learned. With even a little effort, you will inch up.
Nothing aids the integration of ideas more than penetrating study.
The more we understand, the more motivated we are to implement the idea into our lives. So you have to drill these steps, practicing them beforehand. To increase your power for living, see the events around you, realize their significance, and learn from them. For example, consider the prevalence of divorce in modern society. Every couple who gets married says they're in love.