Yes you can do it instead of or as well as other techniques. You need to do what you think works best for you. One question you need to answer when you intend to do it this way, are you likely to follow through.
Even the reason that it's easier and I cannot be bothered doing it the long, writing, way that I will try it the easy way. If that is all you can see yourself doing then be honest with yourself and just do what you will do. Do not make intentions to do it the way that simply because it looks much more powerful if you know you are not likely to get around to it. Baby steps get you to where you want faster than overloading yourself with heavy work.
Alex
