On: How to learn mathematics: the asterisk method

[bjarneh]

> How one acquires mathematical maturity is the matter of some debate.

The asterisk method just reminded me about this (how to draw an owl):

https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/eccj2/how_to_draw_an...

[drivers99 → bjarneh]

If you stop at step 5 and ignore the rest, including step 10 which includes asking people who can help you understand.

[cratermoon → drivers99]

Then why isn't that step 6, or step 5a? "Think about it until you understand it" is really not helpful advice.