Ross’ approach is essentially a two-way street: you acknowledge your strengths and use that to understand the scope of your audience’s holistic environment.
"You were amazing. I can't wait to tell my grandchildren one day that I saw you perform in Los Angeles." I receive comments, criticisms, and feedback all the time, but something about that and just felt different, in the best way possible.
As a young kid, I was never very picky about things. Tuna sandwich for lunch? Cool. Heading to the park today? Great! We're going to Disney World? Awesome! I was pretty much a go with the flow kind of guy— easy to satisfy and hard to disappoint.
Nowadays, I wish I could say the same, but after a recent experience, I know that it isn't going to be easy.