Foundations

The beginning is about foundations. The end is about subtleties. Emulate a pro and you will find out your doing it all wrong. Instead, first work on the foundations. A dancer first learns the footwork before anything else, likewise an olympic weightlifter. If you want to be a great conversationalist, learn first that how you feel and express yourself is more important than what you say. Admire the pro's, listen to the teachers, then practice.