I'm just getting back into the guitar and I want it to stick this time. The main things I can do to have it stick I think are the following:
1. Play songs you're capable of playing. Don't get discouraged that you can't pick up a smoking Brad Paisley or Eric Clapton solo. They are paid professionals who have been playing guitar all their lives and play far longer per day than you can. Relax, play songs you can play, have fun, and the advanced stuff will come in due time.
2. Develop good practice habits so you develop the correct tools to play competently.
Which brings me to the point of the post. What are some good practice habits/routines to get into? What exercises should I be doing? I'm assuming exercise work in the Major and Pentatonic Minor scales would go a long way to help me with blues/rock/country stuff.
What are your all's recommendations?