I feel your guide is indeed good, but the only point i would disagree with is the dream journal. I feel if one wants to truly invest both there concious and sub-concious mind in the goal then a dream journal is vital and a must. Not to mention the fun of simply keeping one!
I mean, if you not recalling your dreams then you sure as hell wont wont recall lucids. Keeping a dream journal firmly cements that intent in your mind and gives you insight into your nightly sojourns as a bonus!

When you build up a big journal(i have nearnly 300 word pages in 3 years) you can begin conducting surveys to find out what enviroment you've been in most and use it as a dreamsign!

great post though, i know it will help many people!