Overrated workflow tweaks that nobody talks about

There is a lot of conflicting advice online and most of it is from 2019. Quick context: I am relatively new to this and trying to find my footing. For context, I am working with a pretty modest budget so high-end suggestions probably will not land.

Looking for honest feedback, not validation. Quick context: I am relatively new to this and trying to find my footing.

There is a lot of conflicting advice online and most of it is from 2019.