with this mindset the future looks dim

[Clavaat]

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Firstly, don't you need a full PT to enter T4 and T5 through DF? If not then ignore this, but that kind of prevents the issue in the first place. I'm referring to DF solo.

Secondly, I honestly don't think explanations need to be longer. If it's 1 or 2 people, you can hit the main points in a sentence or two, job-specific that is.

Thirdly, my point still stands. Going into DF with expectations is setting yourself up for disaster, because everyone has different goals. Those goals may not involve watching/reading but just practicing. The only expectation I have with a DF group is that you try your best and try to learn from your mistakes. For everything else, there's PF.