Internet Reseach

I have heard other photographers say that some time should be given to studying others work that you admire and analyze what makes the picture work.  What is appealing about it, and what element did they use to make it work?  I spent two hours on the internet watching Marc Silber video clips with famous photographers.  It was facinating and I took notes.  Some of the really "Big Dogs" have a whole team of people who help set up and edit post production.  I have me, myslef, and I.   My friend Siti, sent me a link to Ken Rockwell and from his site I linked to Marc Silber and the links go on and on along with what equipment to buy =).... tomorrow I am donating plasma...