Grrr… * Silly topic on the Vex forum makes Cody come out of hiding. *
Instead of looking for a way to learn a specific task, and then another and then another, why not learn a method of learning new things that will allow you to independently pursue anything you want in the future?
Effectively, why not learn how to learn?
Everyone learns differently, so the task of 'learning how to learn" is something that must be personally discovered. I can’t just tell you the secrets, because my way of doing things may not be the right method for you.
But I can tell you this much, there are some really great platforms out there for sharing information via the Internets. YouTube and Google come to mind. If I want to learn something I would start with a search query on one of those sites and see where I end up.
For example, while working with 3ds Max I regularly have to look up topics because entire parts of the program exist that I’ve never seen before! It’s crazy to imagine that after five+ years of this, I’ve nowhere near quote, unquote “mastering” Max.
However, I’ve learned good methods of information retrieval, so I don’t have to worry. I’m never more than a few keystrokes and clicks away from an answer to any question I may have regarding most of what I do professionally.
While I was learning the basics of Max, I started with Google, figured out that lots of so-so video tutorials existed on YouTube, and eventually learned that Max actually has a really in-depth manual that explains how almost everything works. Yeah, those bastards actually bothered to include one of the best resources for learning the program, in the program! What a strange concept, right? 
As a general Pro-Tip, everyone should do things they enjoy doing and should try to have as much fun doing said things as they can, because if they/you lose the fun, you will burn out and quickly become a slave to the task. It feels terrible, and something you love to do can quickly become a task that you despise.
So to re-cap:
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Learn how YOU lean, and develop a mental strategy or algorithm that you can apply to any task or question you may have.
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When you feel like learning something new, do it! Grab the necessary supplies (or program, or parts), and begin to apply your learning strategy to the task at hand, treat the task like a small adventure! Note that in this free world, almost any task is within reach, so shoot for the stars.
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Have as much fun with it as possible. This is highly necessary and will drastically alter how your own success is self-perceived. Also, allow yourself time to reflect, time to rest and time to explore. The pressure you put on yourself to get started is good, because it gets you going, but recognize that as humans we all need some downtime.
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Once you feel confident enough, pick a goal and try to use your new skills to accomplish said goal.
These virtues can be applied to almost any task, or effort to do something new. Isn’t that neat? Some people may not agree with everything here, no mater - feel free to take what you agree with and disregard the rest.
-Cody
I would like to get more professional.