In what ways you advance on the path ?
The path is lead by right view, which is wisdom. 

Each hindrance is the drive/motivation to do harm or enslave. Therefore, to advance on the path, it is ideal that wisdom investigate each hindrance &amp; examine why its motive is harmful &amp;/or enslaving. 

If the mind is not a slave to hindrances, to enter sotapanna the mind must have the selflessness to 'let go'. Sotapanna will not be entered with force or will power. It will be entered by dropping ego &amp; self. For some people who are very ethical or harmless, dropping the self can be difficult because it can be like 'dying' existentially. 

Therefore, a good way to advance on the path is to focus on being a harmless &amp; unselfish person and to also abide regularly in solitude so existential fear can be overcome.

For example, if you live in society, you can find somewhere, like some bushland or empty beach, to meditate alone a few nights a week.