Be curious, don't be a robot who just receives commands and executes them, try to really understand how things work, question, ask questions and never stop studying. Here's a golden tip: Respect your time!
Like any profession, there are things you don't learn only from literature, courses, etc. You have to live, go through different challenges, make mistakes and learn. So don't buy into expectations that will dictate your pace, this is individual, everyone has their own.
Be persistent and celebrate each learning experience, because this is the process: step by step. Rest assured, your time will come.
And remember: discipline is the bridge between goals and achievements.
