I think this needs a bit of a clarification.

<The mentality you have to go by is that of an athlete that really knows your own body, your limitations, and how fast you think you can progress.>

The brain recovers at a rate and mode that is unique to the brain. You can push and strain muscles because that is how they strengthen the muscle fibers. The brain does not respond to strain in a positive way. It rejects strain and will deteriorate to a prior condition

The athletic mindset of wanting to increase or recover muscle strength as fast as possible is counter to brain injury recovery. This needs to be kept in mind.