Much as we like to proclaim our knowledge the result of conscious learning, learning is a subconscious phenomenon. When something truly comes naturally to you, you need not think of it anymore – it’s just there. In fact, for me at least, truly knowing how to use a technique seems to be a shift from rational processing of the problem to an intuitive understanding of it.

To me, this indicates that techniques designed to enhance the conscious aspect of learning in neglect of the subconscious are counterproductive, and it pays more to focus on techniques for promoting an environment in which your subconscious can learn.