The problem with SNGs in general is that any sort of loose strategic play early that does not result in chip accumulation places you in push/fold mode earlier than you'd like. The short levels force you to play ultra-tight except in LP early. If you can keep the discipline to do that and properly employ push/fold later you probably end up being just as effective a SNG player as you will by reading Kill Phil.
SNGs are variance nightmares - more streaky than any other kind of poker. OP is trying to judge the strategy by playing 5. I'd suggest that that's at least an order of magnitude too few to make a reasonable assessment.
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