what he's saying is similar to cockburn's take on shu ha ri, and you might find that makes more sense - http://alistair.cockburn.us/Shu+Ha+Ri (i prefer it - i don't disagree with zed shaw's appeal for simplicity, but i think cockburn's approach shows that simplicity is only possible by passing through complexity)
I'd say that concept is much more on becoming and expert. Actually, he reference "Novice To Expert" at the end of that which should be a good indicator.
But, don't ask me what becoming a master looks like.
