A couple of days ago, I tried to move this equipment and it was a disaster. This time, moving this equipment went like clock work, all because I had the previous disaster to draw upon.
Experience is a great aid to one's activities.
It's a shame our culture glorifies youth while ignoring the aged and their wisdom. Then, again, we have our own ideas and we want to test them without someone looking over our shoulders. But, there is nothing like experience in any given situation. Having walked down a path before, one is much better able to walk it a second time. I guess this is why the Lord calls us to honor the hoary head and give deference to it in our decision making.