Another simple trick is to really make a strong effort to learn the jargon of whatever you are learning. It can seem corny from the outside at first, and if you start using jargon with non-enthusiasts, you might not get the best reactions. But learning the ontology of a topic can help balance between finding unknown unknowns through exploration ("I just need to do it and get my hands dirty to learn") and filling in known gaps in your mental knowledge/skill framework. (Disclaimer: I learned this concept from Tim Ferriss' book, 4 Hour Chef)