<!-- bryant-content-generator:start -->
# Do not try to swallow everything at once....
> Do not try to swallow everything at once. Attempting to learn all of music theory, sight reading, and technique head-on can feel like being hit by a truck, while small, enjoyable steps build skills without crushing self-esteem.
**Source:** [[livestreams/From Dream Chasing to Patient Creative Practice - Workbook|From Dream Chasing to Patient Creative Practice]]
## Share on Social Media
```
“Do not try to swallow everything at once. Attempting to learn all of music theory, sight reading, and technique head-on can feel like being hit by a truck, while small, enjoyable steps build skills without crushing self-esteem.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-swallow-everything-once-crushing-self-esteem
```
<!-- bryant-content-generator:end -->