/lit/ - Literature

Can we discuss the topic/problem presented in the image? How do i become an autodidact learner, who develops truly substantial knowledge on all kinds of subjects?

Like, perhaps, some others here i have not been capable to follow the conventional path of studying at a university and am mostly left to my own devices, which does not mean that i dont have a great thirst for learning, for studying, for understanding, but which has lead to me not approaching things the right way. I do believe in my talent for insight and analysis, but it is a "flaccid talent", one which i am convinced off due to it shining now and then, but one which is not trained, not utilized systematically, and one that has not been incorporated sufficiently into my perspective of the world, that I could deny the evident superficiality of my observations and thoughts

I read carelessly, often i find myself pseudo-reading parts that i do not understand, i do not write anything but short insignificant sentences in my notebook, and i have so far tackled every single topic in a lazy way. I adopt arguments or opinions in relation to how i feel about them. I struggle to formulate my thoughts in a concise and convincing way. This is shameful as i have dedicated my last 4 years to reading and supposed studying.
Nonetheless it remains my dream to grow more mature and sincere in my approach, as i have a genuine thirst for learning - simply, as it is one of the few joys, as irregular and half-assed as i do it, that gives me a deeper sense of fulfillment in my day-to-day life.

Excuse me for this blog-post, but i felt i needed to establish where i'm at (as one often feels like most of /lit/ consists of fairly succesful university students) What i'm asking for now, is advice, charts, guides, websites, books - that may guide me, that may fill the gap that in an ideal world would have been filled by a teacher. The posted chart is already a great help but leaves some gaps (particularly as i'm austrian and not american)