It is well known that youngsters learn faster than adults. Young individuals pick up new hobbies faster than adults.
After 12, our ability to learn decreases. People who desire to master a new skill after 12 can still do so.
In January 2021, American journalist Tom Vanderbilt published ‘Beginners,’ a guide to adult learning.
The book mixes skill development science with Vanderbilt's lessons from a year of singing, juggling, and surfing.
The book's first and most crucial tip is to have a “beginner's mindset.” Adults learning a new skill shouldn't strive for perfection.
Another key to excellent learning is learning from mistakes. It may seem obvious, but we often overlook the necessity of action analysis.
Psychologists term this "deliberate practice." Practice without it may be pointless.
You should also vary your practice. This Vanderbilt tip is less obvious than deliberate practice but nonetheless crucial.