I'm computer scientist that finished my studies in the 2000, without system other than, going to university, getting drunk, repeat. In last years however I finished a master in game development and I'm working through a master in philosophy. I think i found my strategy: 1: Wake up 5:30 and start my day studying, while the house still quiet. Every single moment that I have free I'm either learning with audio books or extra material (coursera, udemy, etc), before going sleep review the stuff that I studied in the current day. Lunch time, I use to reflect about what I'm learning. From Sunday to Sunday. I have a full time job, sports and family, but I limit myself to sleep 6-7 hours day, no netflix, no video game (unless it was part of the studies ;) and no social media. Full immersion, is the only way for me, otherwise I give up.