Teach Them Early, Teach Them Often

Each of us, no matter how old or successful, has things we wish we knew how to do. We wish we could speak another language, or change the oil in our own car, or play the guitar. It’s not that we aren’t up for learning these things now—more so even than when we were young—but it’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks, as they say, even when the dog wants to learn. It can be a frustrating experience. Sometimes, when the desire is deep enough but the capacity for comprehension is not...