Did I ever get Bogged down?

You bet I did! And still do!
When you are learning and working to learn, you will reach a point where you feel you have hit a "road block".  I've had that feeling many times and even still from time to time. When I'm trying to develop a particular skill in which I feel like I just wasn't built to be able to acquire, there are a couple of approaches I take to get me through. Well, there are a number of options from which you can utilize to find what works best for you. The one option that is NOT an option for me is quitting. You will never develop it if you quit. Time will go by and by the time you could have overcome the problem and become fluent in the skill, you will regret the lack of effort.
So what do I do?
Number 1..... If I'm trying to learn a riff that just seems to allude me, I try reshaping it into something that fits into my comfort zone. If this works acceptably, problem solved. If not, then what?
Number 2..... Sometimes, I just have to get something outside my comfort zone ""into" my comfort zone by repping it 3,000 times. (or so it seems)
Number 3..... If I'm still frustrated after a while, I lay the guitar down for a few hours (or even the rest of the day), then pick it up and continue repping it. I just REFUSE to give up.

Reps are your best friend. You will overcome the issue. It just takes time and reps to get it into your muscle memory.

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Keep Picking
​Mike