I tend to agree with you that fucking up teaches way better lessons, but it requires a foundation. I'm an older/senior guy as well. The difference is that, I d

I tend to agree with you that fucking up teaches way better lessons, but it requires a foundation. I'm an older/senior guy as well. The difference is that, I decided to accept a role, that changed into a role doing something I had never done. I was never a programmer, and I accepted a role that unknowing to me, ended up being a development role. I decide that it would be fun to become a developer, and explore this world. I would be considered an expert in other similar fields, but not this field. The biggest misjudgement on my end was that I didn't understand how far behind I would be. I assumed it would take a lot of effort, and drive, but I completely missed how much it would take to become competent. Still enjoying the experience, and am getting very excited towards a future where I can deliver and be relied on for critically important things.