I'd also add: - OP takes rectifying what they deem to be deficiencies seriously, and actively work to fill those gaps. At first I was reading the article thin

I'd also add: - OP takes rectifying what they deem to be deficiencies seriously, and actively work to fill those gaps. At first I was reading the article thinking "wtf, that can't be real" and by the end felt I had respect for OP, both for their self-reflection and their willingness to put in the effort to learn. Admirable, really.