How to become a Photoshop expert
It made me
proud of myself 
"Not nearly as hard as it sounds"
How I did it: Basically, I just bought Photoshop and taught myself. Not much more to say than that. Just play around with it, read the tutorials, etc.
You should also read the guidebook and maybe check out some books on Photoshop if you're having trouble.
Lessons & tips: Try Photoshop Elements, it's easier
Resources: Yahoo.com/answers if you have any questions
