Hey EarlyMan, welcome to the forums! It's good to hear you're giving it a second go. I started recently myself and have had some success with getting lucid which I attribute mostly to daily reading and thinking regularly about it. There are some great books out there that can be helpful if you're interested in any recommendations.

Kezune's advice for RCing is very good. I would like to add to perform RCs during any point throughout your waking experience that seems in the least bit dreamlike, strange, or odd.

Good luck with your lucid dreaming journey.