[@SheriffLlama] Yes, you are correct. Ashton uses bursts of energy so perform actions, such as launch himself a great distance, shove or punch an object, throw something, absorb an impact, etc. He concentrates this into specific amounts and to specific parts of the body and extends them outwards in certain amounts, differing the costs. 

Your character just increased his own attributes to perform tasks, so yes it is difference in essence. Yours is like an adrenaline shot that gives your char a boost for a short time, while my char uses bursts of energy to perform specific tasks or actions.