Tease out the similarities of what “everyone else does” in specific situations and see what “common truth” everyone accepts that is incorrect. Will doing the opposite produce better results?
Then, try to look at what the uncommonly successful people do. What habits or routines do they perform that have helped them get to where they are now. Are there commonalities amongst the highest achievers across different fields of study that separate them from what you’re currently doing or what most people are currently doing?
After you figure out these two things (what to do and what NOT to do), get intentional and plan out how you will change your actions to set yourself up for future success. Put your plan into action and focus on being deliberate with your practice every single day. Over time, you will eventually master the subject and achieve the results you have been dreaming of.