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I was told this by a doctor and just couldn't believe it was true, turns out good habits like consistent wake time and winding down well before lying in bed are super important.

Yes. And that's the reason us insomniacs are taking melatonin.

I can probably count on one hand during my adult life where that’s been the case. Is that really the reality for most?

I have no idea of the stats but I usually absent jet lag, otherwise being on a weird schedule, or having my mind spinning about something fall asleep quickly.

I do use melatonin but mostly only in conjunction with international travel.

Same here. Only happens when I am literally exhausted from a week of 3 hour sleep. Don't even drink coffee. Been like this for as long as I can remember

Most normal nights is definitely within 10 min for me. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was less than 5 min.

Hmm is that just a ridiculously unqualified statement, or do you really mean any old time any old place?