To became a better photographer you need to know your gear.  The number one step to become the best is to read your camera manual.  That right READ THE MANUAL!!! That little book have so much information that will make the different between a good photographer and a bad one.  If you want to be a pro, you need to know your gear like one.  This will help you to take the best possible image in any condition or situation.  Know your gear, how to  fully use it and you will notice that you are going to spend more time in composition and creative lighting that the time you spend figure it out how to do it on the camera.

Now go out and shoot!!