IO540
Have to say IO540 struck a chord with me and my ppl training!
I wouldn't say that I considered myself stuck in the circuit at the time, but I had been giving it a good bashing for a few lessons and wasn't making any real progress.
It was starting to become a bit fustrating and I wasn't looking forward to my lessons as much as I knew what was in store. My instructor recognised this and my next lesson was out of the circuit (something like general handling) and it was like a breath of fresh air.
The very next lesson was back in the circuit but for some inexplicable reason, it all just fell into place. Before I knew it my instructor got out and sent me off solo!
Looking back, I think the pressure and frustration had been building for some time. Getting out of the circuit seemed to release this pressure and worked miracles for me.
I was very fortunate to have an excellent and experienced instructor.