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Hey Sidney here are some more thoughts.
I want to really emphasize the speed thing. If a challenge is “too” challenging, not only is trying to do it at the recommended speed unnecessary, it is downright detrimental. You aren’t obligated in any way to even approach pro guitar teacher Tony’s slowest speed. Seriously.
It’s much more important to just get the basic motions, no matter how long it takes. Then repeat. Over and over and over. Resisting the temptation to go faster than you can handle today. It is this repetition at a manageable speed that will bring progress. Tomorrow, or next week, you will be a little better and faster, guaranteed.
Also, if an exercise is really tough, I suggest making it a favorite and adding it to your daily routine. You will feel great pride and accomplishment when you suddenly realize you’re “getting it”! And everything else will be a little easier because you trained yourself to do something you couldn’t do before.
There’s no way to avoid feeling discouraged now and then. (Ask me how I know…) Just don’t let a bad day cause you to put down the guitar. As someone who has succumbed to that temptation, believe me, that’s the worst possible decision. Maybe I’m reading too much into your post but had to say it.