I can't think of really a whole project to finish in a day, like your schedule when you were starting.
that is why it is so vitally important to start very very short, small, and simple. there is a whole host of things that are learned AFTER you get your feet on the ground and doing things, that you never could have learned before. to sum it up into 2 points, first you will learn how far away actual real creations are from the vivid splendor you have imagined. but close on the heels of that is point 2 which is realizing how insanely much CAN be done, even just using the simplest tools available to you. learning happens fast from project to project, and the good news is, all your interests will find their way onto the menu. as long as you keep the train moving, you will surely hit all the stops and more. did i mention start small, trains are heavy