I must admit I am a bit skeptical about this kind of approach, since it implies that there is a RIGHT way and a WRONG way, which is not always the case. Real life is often more nuanced that can be expressed in a "top 25" format.

I did find #2 worthwhile, and from both my own "adventures" and from analysis of the mishaps of others, quite true. One starts out with some bad decisions - we don't need to leave that early, it won't rain today, I am sure this shortcut will - and an adventure begins. With luck and a modicum of skill, one will eventually make some correct choices and live to tell the tale.