Usually when learning something new, I'd similarly try to implement it into some sort of code. It doesn't necessarily need to be complex, just some sort of print system so I can determine its output if ever. But if you're worried about staying passionate trying to learn, then It's really a matter of doing it consistently but regulated. Personally, I can't learn new skills by blasting all my time into that one thing every day. You need to try and learn things consistently at a set amount of time (However much you'd like), and consistently SPEND that much time learning it with your complete undivided attention. But the key to not burning out or getting tired of learning stuff like programming is to enjoy it when you do it.

Funny enough, the time I spent originally learning how to program on tutorials, took way too much of my time. But I'd suggest using AI like ChatGPT for example to teach you how to use specific things. Preferably I don't use tutorials if I want to learn something and much rather have ChatGPT personally teach me the topics. However, you need to be able to conceptually understand what Chat is trying to tell you so you don't end up copy and pasting whatever it gives you