I absolutely agree. I will hit a weak fade/slice every single time if I look right at the ball.
When I look a couple inches in front of the ball I hit a legit golf shot! It's all about the mind set, when you look at the ball you think "hit" and then you tense up and swing through impact with an open clubface. When you don't look at the ball the mindset correctly changes to "swing" toward the target, and it allows the clubhead to release.
Glad to know someone else does this because of all the magazines and articles I've read I've never heard this tip, and it's easily the move that makes my swing work. Figured it out myself as did you.