6d • General discussion
Late starters > non-starters. Always!!!
This week I had the privilege of bringing a friend out to my local gun club and exploring what it feels like to learn a new skill as an adult. It reminded me of something I think we all forget: our brains are built to learn—not just when we are a kid… but right now as adults too.
1) Adulthood is not “too late”
If you’ve ever thought:
“I’m too old to start.”
“I’ll look dumb.”
“I don’t have time.”
…that’s normal. But it’s also often just a story our brain tells us to avoid discomfort.
Starting late still counts.
And honestly, starting late often means you bring patience, focus, and intention you didn’t have at 16.
2) Brain plasticity is real (and it’s earned)
Your brain rewires through repetition, attention, and sleep. That’s neuroplasticity in the most plain language.
I used to teach this at university (I ran a course called Motor Control Concepts at uOttawa while I was working on my Master’s). If you’re ever curious, send me a PM—I can talk about this stuff for hours. But brain plasticity is stoked by new learning.
The cool part here is: Skill like confidence isn’t something you “HAVE” — it’s something you build by doing:
learn → mess up → adjust → repeat
That’s the whole game. It’s an open loop systems that requires on going fine tuning.
Guns are also a scary topic for many. So let’s address that part in case it’s an “elephant in the room” for some.
3) Tools are only as safe as the habits around them
A firearm is a simple tool. It’s not magic. It’s not mysterious. It’s a tool that demands clear rules and consistent safety habits. And the truth is: the tool can’t hurt anyone without a user. Same applies to a car when you think about it.
In Canada, we also have layers of safety built into the system—background checks, licensing, and training, plus some of the stricter firearm laws in the world. So if guns make you nervous simply because you don’t know much about them, that’s fair… but it’s also something you can learn about safely.
Finally, learning this type of skill is a lesson in responsibility and discipline:
-slow down
-follow the process
-respect the tool
-build competence the right way
The bigger point whether it’s firearms, first aid, map & compass, starting a business, learning French, or getting in shape…
It’s never too late to become the kind of person who can do the thing.
Late starters are better than non-starters—every single time.
If you’ve been thinking about learning something new… what skill have you been putting off?i
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