Copying someone’s whole strategy means you’ll always be one step behind them.

A copied plan arrives late by definition. You are running what somebody else worked out, in conditions they have already learned about, while they are deciding what comes next. Copying also skips the part that made it work, which was understanding why. Borrowing pieces is sensible; taking the whole thing leaves you permanently one step back.

Pick somebody you have been imitating and ask what problem their approach solved. Then check whether you have the same problem, strengths and hours. Keep the two parts that fit you and build the rest yourself, even if it comes out rougher at first.