I like this notion. I think though that beginners benefit from some direction to give them some basis for kickstarting the entire process. I realized early on that only I can affect my dreaming results and drive my progress forwards. Initially I needed to overcome middle of the night insomnia, and I have largely accomplished that goal, leading to greatly increased confidence in my ability to "fix" things myself. Curiosity, discipline, and an urge for self-discovery about the sleep and dreaming process is critical.