I work on small scoped things too, so I can relate, but in some cases, when learning a thing that is really "new" for me it can be challenging to digest and really absorb it can take quite some time until it starts to tangibly influence what I do in my day to day. In some cases even months. I think learning and problem solving are very related. They need nourishment, a proper amount of time, playful and focused/stubborn phases etc.