Two things in my experience. In the scientific research lab it's sometimes said that "6 months of research will save you hours of time in the library". OTOH,

Two things in my experience. In the scientific research lab it's sometimes said that "6 months of research will save you hours of time in the library". OTOH, it can be helpful if you can position yourself so what requires brute force for others becomes a breeze because of your realigned approach.