The individual tried learning data science in 30 days through YouTube tutorials and free courses, but found the random approach led to burnout.
They discovered the importance of following a structured learning path, focusing on Python basics, statistics, data visualization, and simple machine learning.
Building a mini project analyzing COVID data using pandas and Seaborn helped in understanding concepts better through practical application.
Key takeaways included daily focused learning, hands-on projects, following one structured roadmap, and tracking progress, emphasizing the need to avoid jumping between multiple courses and obsessing over tools.