I feel like this is one of the weaknesses of gonzo-ish journalism where the author spends some time partaking in some sort of lifestyle change.
Almost invariably, they spend too little time often using sub-par pursuits/techniques and end up not accomplishing anything or justifying their previous biases that allow for maintaining the status quo.
This is understandable given the constraints of deadlines and funding and the difficulty in finding the right things to do in the right order. It's unfortunate because it frequently leaves people with the impression that nothing works.
(Exceptions include books like Born to Run, Moonwalking with Einstein, etc.)
Almost invariably, they spend too little time often using sub-par pursuits/techniques and end up not accomplishing anything or justifying their previous biases that allow for maintaining the status quo.
This is understandable given the constraints of deadlines and funding and the difficulty in finding the right things to do in the right order. It's unfortunate because it frequently leaves people with the impression that nothing works.
(Exceptions include books like Born to Run, Moonwalking with Einstein, etc.)