[nercht12]

Eh, let's revise that analogy. More like not understanding the bricks means you can't make a good building. You can by good intuition, but it won't be spot-on perfect (as by calculating all the physics) and you'll need more luck the higher you get.

[stevehiehn]

I do take your point. I guess i'm just trying to say i've had good success just diving in head first and working backwards :)