[Stiglr]

What Andy's describing there is the hardest thing for a newbie to learn: how to think in terms of the available tools and commands to arrive at the shape you want, and not getting so worked up about the shape itself.

Or, said another way, learning to "think in the program" you're using.

Keep at it, though, and don't be afraid to just start over with a fresh(er) approach. Sometimes that's the best way to learn.