Absolute pearl of wisdom imparted by Dr. Bulley. Thank you. It goes in my
archive, nailed to my shop wall, tattooed on my... well that's a bit manic,
but it definitely is a KEEPER!

One little thing I'd like to add to the soak, tap, clean formula:
After following the regime tighten lightly first, then change direction to
remove. [so it could read; soak, tap, clean, tighten lightly, remove].

Seems that when I apply a light opposite torque to a stubborn nut or bolt
just before flipping the ratchet switch, or reversing the wrench, it comes
off a bit easier.
I'd learned that soak/tap rule a long time ago on motorcycle engines and
such- it's a worthy mantra. The 'tighten lightly' is something I've
discovered after years of practice.
Sometimes I just lean into the wrench as if to tighten, then start the
remove action in earnest (maybe it makes my muscles work better?)