Question about learning to code at a library workshop

I went to a free coding workshop at my local library in Springfield last month. They had us use a site called Codecademy to try Python. The teacher said to just type the code exactly as shown, even if we didn't get it. I kept trying to understand every single word before I typed it, and I got stuck. She came over and said, 'Just type it and run it. Seeing it work is the first step.' So I did. I typed the lines for a simple number game, hit run, and it actually worked. It was a small win, but it changed how I learn. Now I try the code first and ask questions after. It feels less scary. How do you guys deal with that urge to understand everything right away before you even try?

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