7 Signs You’re Stuck in Tutorial Hell (And How to Escape)

The internet made it easy to learn anything — but even easier to never build anything.

I just need to finish this one last course before I start…”

Sounds familiar?

So you’ve spent months — maybe years — “learning.” You’ve watched dozens of tutorials, bookmarked blog posts, and signed up for every course that promised to “make you a developer in 30 days.”

Yet, you’ve built… nothing.

If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. You’re in what many creators call Tutorial Hell — a loop where learning feels productive, but nothing actually gets done.

I was there too!

Here are 7 harsh signs you’re stuck:

1. You Have 47 Unfinished Udemy Courses

You buy them during sales. You start them with good intentions. But halfway through, a new one distracts you.

You’ve become addicted to starting — but allergic to finishing.

2. You Think “Understanding” Python = Being Able to Build