Junior Lex, I agree with what you say. It appears to me that you are very clear headed and more or less knows what you want and/or should do.
I also agree with what Smoothrider say, we learn from new bird and old bird. For me, i listen and give it a try if I think is good. It works for me, then I will work on it. If it doesnt work for me, then be it. Different things work for different people. One thing I am cautious with is not to learn the bad habits from old birds. I will do what suits me and what I think is right.