Yeah it's such an easy trap to fall into lol. I watched a guy fight a turbo exhaust flange for an hour because he kept trying to torque it while the engine was hot. The bolts just kept stretching and it never sealed right until he let it cool.

Works like a charm every time.

Remember that feeling when you finally get the angle right. It's like the tool becomes part of your hand instead of something you're wrestling with. I had a similar thing happen learning to sharpen a chisel, just a slight roll of my wrist changed everything. Those tiny adjustments are what separate frustrating work from a clean result. You don't realize how much you're fighting yourself until someone shows you the easier way.