Golf is primarily a mental game. If your mind doesn't understand the task at hand, the body won't do what you want it to do.
To chip properly, understand what parallax is and how to use it to your advantage.
The average person doesn't have the instinct to return to basics. Nobody goes through this process except for professionals.
If you understand momentum, you can put as much power as you want into your swing. If you don't understand this, you will be in trouble.