I know what you mean about accumulating piles to read and then being overwhelmed.

New Earth is definitely easier to read and more practical.

Of course you are right- it's essentially just 'be present' !
But it's jumping on points - if you are completely new to any concept some people may need more demonstrable examples to get the message through.

You could probably explain meeting girls in just a couple of points - like be yourself.

But being told 'be yourself' was little use to me.
Models was great.
But at some point we all know the danger of consuming too much 'material'