[pash]

This is the essence of the method described in the link, and the ability to pull it off is called "mathematical maturity". How one acquires mathematical maturity is the matter of some debate.

[bjarneh]

> How one acquires mathematical maturity is the matter of some debate.

The asterisk method just reminded me about this (how to draw an owl):

https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/eccj2/how_to_draw_an...

[drivers99]

If you stop at step 5 and ignore the rest, including step 10 which includes asking people who can help you understand.

[cratermoon]

Then why isn't that step 6, or step 5a? "Think about it until you understand it" is really not helpful advice.