Sprout - Organize your learning into a clear picture and a plan

Sprout came to me in my early 20s. I was transitioning from working in finance to working in software development which required a great deal of self-directed study. Many days, I was in my room working through courses and various media on the topics I was trying to learn. The process itself was challenging, but what was also challenging was keeping track of the learning process. That is, I was having trouble figuring out where to start, what step to take next, and where everything added up. I didn't know it at the time, but what I needed wasn't a curriculum. That was only a piece. What I needed was a full picture that showed where I have been, and tools that help me plan where to go next. I have a passion for video games and grew up playing RPGs. The concept of a skill tree always felt underused outside of video games. They're a great representation of the growth of a person. Naturally, I combined this thought with other practical tools and methods. Time blocking, an "next action-focused" notepad for writing meaningful entries, and so much more. All these came together to create what I think is the perfect learning management system. I hope it helps someone!