Great post, Kevin, Etherpunk (!)

You are making progress by laying out the plan of what you want to do. Good for you.

I work with my clients in coaching talking about doing 3 specific tasks each day which I call SEM: Study, Exercise, Meditation. It is most helpful to have procedures and systems that you use and help guide you.

In addition to that it is very beneficial to have the motivation to keep you going. Often people get fired up to accomplish something often at a rally or big meeting only to see that enthusiasm fizzle out back in the real world. Having periodic meetings with a coach can help on that. Also reading the right kinds of material can help. Some select YouTube videos can assist as well.

You are a smart guy. You are going to make it. I applaud your efforts and what you've done thus far. Let's talk more offline.

All the best to you!