Being a visual artist helps being able to handle the critique given and not take everything personally. And no, not stack up but I often like to set benchmarks for myself. I find it motivates me. I'm not a natural but I work hard. Your playing is impressive and it's motivating to have members here like yourself that can show that the teaching methods work, as well as being active and helpful here in the forum section. Keep on rocking and keep posting your jams, it's inspiring.