bdavis,
It is totally and completely unimportant if this works for you. I think you're missing an important point. Sifu Lin doesn't call this an exercise so much as a GAME. It's supposed to be a bit of fun. If it works, fine, if not, forget it.
Do the exercises and feel the qi. That is all that is required. Only time will tell if they work for you, but you will probably feel benefit quite quickly if you follow the basic 'rules' sifu lays out. Enjoy your qigong! Have fun! This has nothing at all to do with your analytical mind, my friend.
blessings,
Dean
