Note to five years younger self (when I just got Line 6 Helix)

0. Go stereo from day one
1. Read manuals of real-life hardware which Helix is modeling
2. Learn to love sag
3. Use high cuts and low cuts
4. Address resonant frequencies
5. Learn everything about the most important FX on Helix: EQ and compression

bonus tip:
6. (Never been guilty of doing this but) Don’t put compression at the end of the chain before inserting any other effects