So much of our lives surround about the thoughts, feelings, and perceptions of others. We can all acknowledge this pressure to have certain things and stages reached by a certain age. Otherwise we feel completely inadequate compared to everyone else. But enough with that. You are not too old to start, learn, or try that thing you are currently talking yourself out of doing.
You want to learn about mechanics so you can change your own oil and spark plugs? Take a class. Read a book. Take advantage of the copious amount of videos on YouTube. You want to write a book? Learn how. Take some online classes, start following writing tip social media pages, or take a community class. Always wanted to go back to school? Go! Figure out what you need to do and go for it! Want to make a new hobby with a 3D printer? Learn. Get some books out from the library or reach out to the 3D printing community! Want to get more active? Join your local gym, follow some positive fitness pages on social media, take a yoga class, or start with a daily walk. Want to knit or crochet like your mom? Buy a craft kit to learn, watch some videos, pick up some supplies, and or check out some local groups! Want to learn to make your own dresses and shirts? Take a class online (or in person,) get a beginner pattern or book from the library, and give it a try! You never know a year from now you could be at work with an epic dinosaur skirt that everyone compliments!
Don’t waste any of your life berating yourself for wasting your life just because you haven’t done this or that. Life happens. Everyone gets off the main road raising families, working hard, focusing hard, or getting swept away by life. So decide right now to take back your life and start tackling the things you want to do! Everyone is a beginner at some point. You got this. We all can’t wait to see what you do!