In Sales roles, it is essential to keep your eye on the finish line; understanding the hurdles between you and your goal is far more important than understanding the hurdles in your wake.
And, following Ockham's razor or ancient wisdom - or, if you prefer, following the natural law of gravity - the simplest routes to success are generally the best routes.
Complication and complexity confound and confuse.
Simplicity brings skill development, speed & ease.
Keep your goals in mind...and seek simpler paths.