I fully agree with your point of "not bashing your head" against something. At least for me, I only understand it when I'm truly ready. If not, I just go read s

I fully agree with your point of "not bashing your head" against something. At least for me, I only understand it when I'm truly ready. If not, I just go read something else (preferrably another source/master, or random crap) and then come back. I feel it's like exposure to a new language. You just need to get soaked in it, rather than trying to actively direct the process.