I just recently finished the MSQ and got crafted ilv580 gear (I assume the best gear without doing new high-end duties), but I must admit that I do feel a bit lost now that the game doesn't push me down a clear path forward on how to progress towards harder content since the hardest I did until now was ARR extreme trials, so I have no clue how to actually improve.

Should I just learn and clear trials and raids by release date (ARR->HW etc.) or is there something else apart from the obvious that will get me prepared which would elude a new player like me.

Thanks.