Alex, there's absolutely nothing to stop you taking the time and effort you do with your film camera, whilst holding hte dSLR in your hands. The difference isn't with the tool, it's with the user.
As you've learned, taking sloppy shots and not thinking will give poor results. This applies regardless of the sensor/film technology in use.
As for being lazy and using the zoom instead of moving your feet, just try this:
Take a picture of a willing person or other object with the zoom at a medium setting.
Adjust the zoom to its max telephoto and move to recompose so the person/object is the same size in the frame.
Adjust the zoom to its widest angle and move to recompose the person/obbject so it is the same size in the frame.
Examine all three images. There is a world of difference between them, yet the main subject is the same size in each of the images.
What you need ot learn is that framing with the zoom and framing by moving your feet are two completely different techniques. Learn to use them both properly and you'll be a better photographer for it.
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