I have come to a conclusion that most of the questions I could ask are basically answered in some form or another as I get deeper into the DVDs and books (and practice). Maybe after a year or two I could see asking some real questions about connections I do not understand.
What I learned before was missing a lot (understatement) and what I am now learning is making me successful compared to any instruction I have had before. (Yes a live teacher is better) That said I am happy to let it blend into what I used to do and really get some use from what I spent years practicing. I guess the question was coming from my own wish to be better than others or that my experience was more valuable or special.