August 10, 2010 9:53:09 PM PDT
Hey Danielle,
First off, good question, I know it can get frustrating self-studying and keeping yourself motivated.
The main thing that really helped me stay motivated is actually flying, nothing beats it, and you will want to learn more after every flight.
Really, the best advice I can give you is every second you have free go hang out at the airport. It's a great way to stay motivated, make connections, everybody there loves to talk about aviation, and what you will learn is invaluable. Don't beat yourself up too much in the books, studying is good(and necessary) but just keep plugging along, if you find something you don't understand, write it down and ask on your next visit to the airport.....or ask it on here.
If you have any questions feel free to ask, I know it seems intense right now but all your hard work will pay off. Good luck