/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

Hey /ic/, I apologize for the generic question, but based on your own experience, how do you get better as fast as possible?

Let me expand on that; obviously drawing every day is very important, but equally as important is what you draw and the exercises you do. I already do gesture practice each day because I've heard it helps. I've also heard bottles are good for symmetry and construction. I was just hoping for some insight from people who are much, much better artists than I am.

Everyone always talks about the fundamentals, but what exercises actually teach those?

Thanks in advance.