Learning a new skill

For almost one year, I've been shooting videos and most importantly learning to edit them. With that, of course, there's a software to learn and since I'm a good grownup I don't read instructions and as a result the learning process is never dull and always filled with pain, frustration and disgust.

I keep on trying however because I love the medium and have so much to learn. If there is anyone among my readers who has mastered the rudiments of video-editing, something like video 101, I sure would love to hear from you...