At the end of the day, consistency with training, food, and sleep still matters more than most people want to admit. That's where I've seen the biggest difference.
I think social media makes it seem like everybody's doing the same thing, but in real life the guys at my gym all have completely different approaches. There's definitely no one-size-fits-all answer.
Good discussion, fellas. It's interesting hearing the different perspectives. Sounds like your long-term goals and what you're comfortable committing to end up driving the decision more than anything else.