Good analysis means that you understand the big picture. Don't get buried in minutia. Don't overextend yourself by trying to do too much. Beware of gurus. They can't see the future, as much as they would like you to believe they can.
Advisors are useful in the regard that they can offer other useful perspectives.
Listen to the good ones and try to determine how and why they have reached their conclusions. Learn to take control and make your own investment decisions. At a minimum your methodology should tell you when to buy and when to sell. The most satisfying experience I have had with Decision Point is receiving comments from people who have learned to do their own analysis and make their own decisions by observing our analysis and by using our publications and materials. I hope you will experience that kind of benefit.