As an adult, you rarely try something that is completely new. After a certain point, you don't have a lot of chances to dive into new situations or experiences. We don't usually start a new job in a different field or a hobby that is completely unrelated to something we've done before. Even when we "try something new", it's usually tangential to something we've done before. Which means that we usually have some knowledge or background to draw upon in our new venture. For example, if I wanted to learn how to play the clarinet, I would have someplace to start. I've played the drums for almost 30 years, and have taken lessons in … [Read more...]