Learning a foreign language

I found this wonderful page on how to learn a foreign language. It is not about specific tasks or tricks or details. It is not about method or technique. It is about the motivation and the process which applies to all foreign languages.
http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/learn-foreign-language/

He listed five main points which make so much sense. It isn't about drills and teachers and which book or method is correct. It is about immersion and time (just like how a child learns)

1. Spend the time!
2. Listen and read every day!
3. Focus on words and phrases!
4. Take responsibility for your own learning!
5. Relax and enjoy yourself!

And he has a learning website which I will try out.http://www.lingq.com/
I am thinking about taking a language class (twice a week) in April, but maybe I should just grab my Japanese language books and practice.