100% there's a such thing as learning to crawl. I have more respect for those wanting to learn, and proceed cautiously, than those who strut around and speak of their skills.
To those, I always say, "you should never touch a burr or sanding roll to a head, without a flowbench" It usually pisses them off, but I don't care given their attitude.
I don't say this flippantly, I had to go through the process too. It's hard on the ego, but the rewards are great.