Good afternoon friends. I am very keen to lucid dream but it seems the myriad techniques I have attempted have failed me (FILD, WILD, etc.) I was wondering if you could give me advice on what worked for you.

Additionally, I am interested in cutting out as much of my sleep time as possible, with the unfortunate circumstance that I have to stay 8:30-5PM awake straight at least twice a week.

Any advice is highly appreciated.