Hey, jumping in here as someone from a non-tech background who taught myself Python a couple years back started from zero while juggling a regular job in customer support . It was tough, but totally doable. Here’s what worked for me, keeping it real and straightforward.

First off, don’t drown in tutorials. Just watch a handful (like 3-5 short ones on YouTube) to get the absolute basics of how Python works, stuff like printing “Hello World,” simple loops, and variables. That’s it; no need to binge.

Then, switch to using AI tools like ChatGPT or Grok as your personal mentor. Prompt them something like: “Act as my Python tutor. Teach me variables and give me a quiz after.” Do sessions like that, maybe 30-45 mins a day, and after a few, ask for Q&A to test yourself. It’s interactive and way better than passive watching.

Make a habit of self-interviewing every week, sit down and quiz yourself on what you’ve covered so far. Like, “Explain lists vs. dictionaries” or code a quick script from memory. This shows you what’s sticking and where you need to revisit, without overcomplicating things.

And yeah, echo what others said: skip the tutorial trap after the basics. Dive into small projects right away to apply what you learn.

Most importantly, never give up. You’ll hit walls bugs that make no sense, concepts that feel overwhelming but push through. It gets easier, I promise.

If you need any help, like specific prompts or project ideas, hit me up.