B. Strategy Learning Sequence

Table B.1 shows a recommended sequence for learning the different strategies.

Table B.1 Strategy Development: P = Proficient, E = Expert

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You can learn all the different strategies in any order, but this is a suggested guideline of the sequence to follow based on the level of complexity of the trade. It is just like learning karate. You begin with zero skills as a white belt. Then, as you gain skills, you are promoted to different-colored belts until you obtain a black belt. However, you are not done at this point and you will never be done. There are many levels of black belts; you have just begun your training.

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