When I cant get it to come together such as in your case especially when I was getting strarted Mind Mapping really brought it together. Are you also doing the mind probing question? I would recommend until you have the "hang" of pr to keep the 5 steps seperate. A lot of people had success with the 5 Day test too. I didn't feel I was getting anything out if it until I had done the first three steps on a book didn't matter if it was the same book even 5-10 X day for at least 3-4 weeks. I used the Natural Brillance book and the PRWMS book they came with the course and they didn't seem too long.

Good luck
Fritz