In most circumstances life hits us with the dues and don'ts in construction it's different in reality than it is on paper, this is where skill comes into practice critical thinking and common sense is the key to applying action and knowledge aka the struggle is real

Remember its not just what you know its also the timing and the skill that you acquire, This is the most important part of putting what you have learned to good use. Nothing is perfect, practice is permission to grow your skill, read consistently and apply your knowledge at if you stay consistent you will learn a skill trade.