It will be great to see you on the P.T. forum. I was going to suggest it before I read your reply. Your questions are classic indications that you are ready for Kirks'
Plane Talk system. Your jaw is gonna drop. A week of studying P.T. would be like studying applyed theory for months IMOP. I can't help, but chuckle at the thought of your reaction after being exposed to it. If your anything like me, you'll be running around the house jumping up and down with glee once you begin to get it and realize what you will be able to do.