The beginner is daunted by what they can see of the syllabus.
Yet, how much more would they be cowed if they understood the true nature of all that work?

In hindsight, the syllabus seems less complex, the various stages necessary and obvious.

Yes, there is much to learn.
So much more than you may imagine.
But not as much as you may choose to learn.

You eventually reach a point where you have enough form, exercises and drills.
Then, you turn inward and really figure them out.

Only the more shallow exponent continues to reach outward in the hope of answers.