How to succeed at learning a foreign language

Spoiler alert!!! There is one problem with this propaganda: it is totally unrealistic, and you will end up disappointed. If you are aiming at learning a foreign language, it takes effort, time, and patience. 
Even though I would gladly learn Russian in three months or be fluent in Japanese in 6 weeks, the odds are rather unlikely.

Another important note is to create your own path. There is a considerable number of resources, online apps, and highly valued courses, but sometimes we may not know where to go. 
You can ask yourself: What do I want? How far do I want to get?

Once you have set clear goals, you can start paving the way to learning a new language. Here are some tips to help you keep consistent.

Create a routine, and stick to it

I know you want to start right away, and probably at first, you will find yourself studying three or even four days per week. However, this interest and effort will fade over time.

So, why don't you try to take it one step at a time? Always keep in mind that consistency is the keyword for success. It will be much better to dedicate one hour per week during your first month, and you can combine it with topics of your interest, grammar practice, or even reading the news in English. Choose whatever option works for you.

The bottom line of the story:
If you are not a consistent learner, you will see few to no results, and the odds are you will give up.

In my case, I once decided to study German. I attended a 2-hour lesson once a week; this was a regular schedule, but it did not work for me. 
Why? Other than these 2 hours a week, I found it really hard to use German in my daily life, so I kept using English. Even though I learned a few words and phrases, I felt that I wasted most of my time. This would have been different if I had seen some progress.

What I do recommend is that you set your own pace, singular and unique. There is no fixed rule: twice a week, only the weekends, whatever works for you.

Jack of all trades, master of none

We, language lovers, tend to be passionate about the possibility of learning. It represents new challenges and opportunities. Some might even think the more languages you speak, the more job offers you will have. 
In my humble opinion, what we want is to enhance communication without barriers. So, keep in mind that knowing a little bit of three languages does not make you fluent or proficient in any of them. If anything, it keeps you away from being consistent in your learning and reaching your goals.

Learning more than one language is exciting and totally possible. But it may be tricky sometimes. The key is giving every language the time required without neglecting anything. I would suggest that you wait until you are fluent in Language 2 before studying Language 3.

Going back to our first question: What do I want? You must know the purpose of your learning: for fun, for school, or for work? 
Whatever the reason, choose the language you need or want to learn, set your goals, and go for it.

Undoubtedly, we all want to wake up one day and discover we are proficient users of a foreign language. Still, let us be honest: we also enjoy the learning process. Take baby steps, do not rush into it. Give the learning process the time it needs. Never give up. Keep consistent with your goals.