Over-estimating your goals... chances are unless your a professional musician putting in professional hours you're not going to play like Tony Rice/Tommy E/etc etc any time soon. Even most pro's who do put in the hours can't play like these guys. If you're predominately an 'in front of TV twiddler' you have to expect less than those sitting focused and using a metronome in a structured piece by piece environment.
My own personal biggest failing is being reasonably proficient enough in one style and thinking I can quickly throw that over to another, failing then falling in to the twiddling in front of the TV syndrome due to frustration. But then I don't rely on it for my living so as long as it's fun and enjoyable I'm ok with that.
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