Models are useful tools that helps understand our self and the growth process. Learning is a critical part of the growth process and I have always referred to the Shu-Ha-Ri concept as a model that help me with mapping out where i was along the process. It is a a very simple but POWERFUL concept and i am hope you find this useful as much as I have.
Shu:
In this phase, the apprentice follow the rules that have been taught and rarely deviate from the rules. The apprentice learns by repetition of the same techniques that has been learnt, many times over until muscle memory is built.