Framework: (1) Define a specific target outcome. (2) Research 20 job listings — top skills by frequency are your curriculum. (3) Build your stack foundations-first. (4) Choose one primary resource per skill and commit. (5) Build projects as you learn. (6) Set milestone-based progress checks every 4–8 weeks. (7) Get feedback from communities and mentors. Self-education fails when treated as a series of interesting courses taken when motivated.