The first reply says it all. Also learn the pentatonic in all positions AND the major and minor scales AND how they relate to each other and the modes. Once you learn that it will open up the fret board and how chords and licks and riffs work musically. Then start playing with other muicians and listen listen listen to what they are doing and you are doing. If it sounds bad, do something else, be adaptable, ask questions, play with people better then you.