I remember in Season 4, I felt like I wasn't even there to improve. I felt like I was at the peak of my writing ability and I just wanted a legitimate win. It was the wrong way to look at things, and that contributed a lot to my downfall, I think.
I do remember fefe once seeing me as a peer, though. Good times.
EDIT: Forgot the main part of this post I wanted to put in here: I came into this season with the intent to improve more, as there is no such thing as "too good" when you plan on making writing your profession.