And, just so it's completely clear, I'm also by no means claiming you aren't talented (although I think the greater compliment is to observe that you are a hard

And, just so it's completely clear, I'm also by no means claiming you aren't talented (although I think the greater compliment is to observe that you are a hard worker). I'm just trying to make sure this guy knows that what you've done is easily within his reach, if he wants it and works at it.