Interest in a subject always makes things easier. Staten said there is reason she read books and went to dance class instead of taking a computer course. She obviously would not have been as motivated, learned as much or had such an enjoyable time learning if she had pursued computers, a subject that does not interest her at all. Many have also found it is easier to do the work and put forth the effort if I only start without a plethora of promises. If a person does do this, it is easy enough to ease up on the requirements.
Pressure can make learning less enjoyable if it seems like a deadline or a duty.
And finally, I learned that learning is easier if I let go of my fears. I get scared sometimes heading into new, foreign classes. I get frightened that I will be the worst person there, and that I will be completely out of my league. Sometimes I have been out of my league and the absolute worst person in the class. This does not mean I did not learn anything.