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Not at all, first of all, it's useful for me to write all this out because then I can see the driving force behind all the books I choose to read whereas normally I don't go through this entire through process every time I choose something to read. second, I did ask for some specific advice for how navigate this forum. Obviously I asked because I wanted to know the answer. third, I want to learn, so if somebody has already read similar material for similar reasons, I want them to comment and give me some advice on which books to read and which ones not to read and to tell me if they see any flawed reasoning in my post. fourth, I'd love to make some friends on these forums. There are people here who are graduating early from high school (something I might do) and they could offer some advice when it comes time for me to make that decision. fifth, I've been talking about how little I know for a while, but if there were any way I could help the forum or offer up some insight that hadn't been thought of, I will do so.
One good way to set about learning something is to start with the specific sub-section you are most motivated to learn. It's good you have identified those.
Nonetheless, there are tradeoffs involved - some things might build on others, for example, so all else equal there might be a best order to read things in.
I recommend the first five subsequences of How To Actually Change Your Mind, A Human's Guide to Words, and Reductionism).