intrinsic moticvation is key for a learner.

in indian mythology, Eklavya is the best example of individual learner training himself and continuously and proving self mentor and in the process using creativity to achieve goal.

This requires the learning process of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autopoiesis , which is the driving motivation of self-realization (using matter for spiritual development). A materialistic mentality, where spirit is used to accumulate matter (things), is unable to obtain this level of the human learning curve.