Hi guys, I took John (of MT)'s advice back in September when he first recommended 'Zen Guitar' by Phil Sudo. And what Sudo says is very relevant to what you're all discussing here. Like he writes that playing the guitar ...'is not a competition. We all have a song we are meant to play inside of us......Witnessing true genius should inspire us to find our own path in life, not discourage us because we can't follow someone else's.... The only opponent is within'. It's a great book and I'd like to thank John for the recommendation. (Sadly, Phil Sudo died aged 42 of cancer a few years after writing it). Best wishes, Steve