I want experts tips about Adobe illustrator

I am new in graphic I know some about photoshop but I have started AI in this week so can you give me your expierience about the software and the obstacles

Basics to know.....
- Pen Tool
- Appearance Panel
Things to make working easier....
- Vector Basic Training by Von Glitschka (http://www.amazon.com/Vector-Basic-Training-Systematic-Precision/dp/0321749596/ref=sr_1_1? s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1351505878&sr=1-1&keywords=vector+basic+training)
- VectorScribe from www.astutegraphics.com
- www.sketchpad.net
Obstacles.....
- Smart Guides slow things down (sometimes a great deal)
- No inherent ability to alter object corners
- can't edit handles symmetrically
- multiple 3D objects can't share the same plane....
.....there's quite a list depending upon what you want to do. Don't get me wrong, I love Illustrator, but it does have it's shortcomings.

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