Good question Ken, I'm also new and at about the same place in the beginner lessons. I have been struggling with this too and I think it's started to slow me down and lose a little interest. Sounds like, from the advice given here, it's probably best to run through it a handful of times and move on- that's what I'm doing.
By the way, I see that it's been a couple of months since you posted this. Any updates on this strategy and how it worked for you?
Eric C