A new course is not yet a skill
When buying another course replaces the act of applying what you have already learned.
August 15, 2026
A substitute action in four steps
The situation
You buy another course because it seems more up-to-date, better structured, or more practical. This new one promises the breakthrough that previous courses failed to deliver.
Why it is tempting
A new course is filled with potential. It promises that this time, everything will finally click. Making the purchase provides a sense of progress without the risk of testing what you've learned on a real project.
What it replaces
The application of existing knowledge. Often, what is missing is not further input, but a project where that knowledge must become visible.
The next concrete step
Build a small, public outcome from your last course before purchasing the next one.
Substitute actions are human. Noticing them is not a verdict — it is an invitation to try the smallest real action.