This podcast episode explores the challenges and benefits of learning new skills as adults compared to when we were children. It discusses the differences in approach between children and adults when it comes to learning, highlighting the curiosity and openness of children and the selectivity and focus of adults. The episode also addresses the societal expectations placed on adults and the need for continuous learning throughout life. It emphasizes the importance of feedback, failure, and memorization in the learning process, and the role of a good teacher in supporting and guiding learners. The episode concludes with a discussion of the benefits of lifelong learning and the need to support and encourage adults in their learning journey.