Observe, Model, Experiment, Reflect, Retry.
That’s the simple formula for it all, really. Observe what others might or might not have done. Model the parts that make sense. Experiment to make the process make sense in your own mind. Reflect on what works or what doesn’t with your experiment. Retry the process until it really works. For good measure, let’s add “consult” into the “reflect” stage, because sometimes, you need an outside angle