You seem to have yourself convinced but I doubt that many others have bought in. LOL!
Over the years I have learned ONE thing above all others and that is that, generally speaking, the more one toots his own horn about what he knows the less the actually knows!
THe more one relies on book knowledge to the exclusion of real-world knowledge, the more of a "don't have a job" kinda person it is... unless it's in academia.
I haven't tooted anything though I have hooted at most of your friends' theories and understanding of price formation. Any mention of me or my qualifications to speak on these matters has been to correct erroneous accusations or answer a question thereof.
To some people merely reciting your resume is "tooting your own horn." Particularly those without much of one.