well, i'll tell you, managing a flock of sheep is a bit like tending to a field of wheat, except these "crops" have a mind of their own. now, when it comes to handling them, i always say you can't omit any step, no matter how small it might seem. we've got these pre-existing regulations we follow, to ensure the health and happiness of every single sheep in the fold. sometimes, i reckon we have to reinitiate from the beginning, especially when we misstep. and, let me share an unconfessed bit of wisdom: listening to the land and the animals teaches you more than any book or rule ever could.