Learning A Concept Intuitively
When learning a new concept, first start with the big picture and then proceed to learn about each specific detail that is part of the concept.
A good way to not get overwhelmed is to use the Black Box Method: assume that some parts are true without trying to understand why at first. I think a good analogy to this would be assuming that the gearbox of a car just works while you are trying to understand how the engine works.
After you learn one detail, move on to the next, until you are able to understand how they all fit together and make up the concept.
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A few good tips for learning hard concepts.
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