How do you make the transition from real life to sketch?

Something my teacher told me my freshman year always stuck with me when it came to sketching,
“No matter how long it took you, it should look effortless. It should look like it took you no time at all”
I think you have the basics down but that might be a good thing to think about moving forward. These sketches look labored over, but the more you practice the quicker and more effortless your sketching can become.