On Familiarity

習うより慣れよ
Narau yori Narero

WordsRōmajiMeaning
習うnarauto learn
よりyorithan
慣れるnareruto get used to

Though some websites define it as “practice makes perfect”, “Getting used to something is more important than learning it” might be a better translation.

No matter how many times you learn something by reading, experience out-beats theory.

Another Take

Sometimes, when you tackle a big, complicated project – it is helpful to get familiar with all the parts and tasks rather than jumping into step 1. Learning the index page view is important – understanding the high-level overview and how they connect before the chapters and details of each topic. Start broad and tighten the circles. Don’t skip levels.

If you force it you’re not actually doing it. It has to come from the entire body

REFERENCES

Enrichment Effect – Product Familiarity and Learning New Information
Revisiting the Novelty Effect: When Familiarity, Not Novelty, Enhances Memory