I'm inclined to agree with both your sentiment and analogy. I only really know Objective-C, but from my somewhat limited position, the turning point for me cam

I'm inclined to agree with both your sentiment and analogy. I only really know Objective-C, but from my somewhat limited position, the turning point for me came when I stopped trying to learn Obj-C by reading, and instead fully committed myself to functional, shippable products. However, I still run to SO at the sight of a slightly complex issue!