-folkert
Focus on what it is in coffee that interests you the most. For me it was latte art at first but for you it could be brewed coffee, roasting, etc. This will be your gateway into coffe as it will be much easier for you to absorb information on an area you are truely interested in. I use to watch youtube videos for 2,3,4 hours a day and watch how different pours were done…I also used a Gaggia Classic at the time.
Like with anything, if you want to be good at something then put hours each day learning and doing what you love. This will make you shine above the rest.
Oh, Social networking is greatly overlooked by manly people. Get a twitter, a flickr and tumblr. Gain followers by giving regular quality content…Hopefully you can be more regular than I am :P
-David
