Hitting a Wall When You Play Guitar?

It happens to all of us: you're feeling great about your skills on your instrument, and it seems like nothing can stop you from becoming the best musician you can be. Later, you see a performance from somebody ripping the most insane licks and riffs you couldn't ever imagine being able to play. They make it look so effortless. Just like that, your spirits are broken, and you begin to wallow in a pool of discouragement and despair. Guess what? This is normal.