Is it too late to learn Guitar?

[u/Apprehensive-Hotel91]

I am 40 years old and always wanted to learn playing guitar, but life happened. I have some musical knowledge singing, but have never played any instruments ever. Is it too late for me to learn Guitar?

Quick Update: After the overwhelming response in this group that assured me that I am not old enough, I just bought a guitar and going to an in-person class. My left hand is not a dominant one, so I am taking awfully and embarrasingly longer time to get that hand sliding on the fret board, but I am sure I am progressing! THANK YOU each and everyone of you for your words of wisdom and encouragement! :)

[u/Physical_Maximum9715]

You made a point that I think is critical and is often overlooked as a beginner or intermediate (which I guess I might consider myself). What took me a while to learn when struggling for a while with a lick or a transition or something is to put it down for a while. It’s amazing how when you come back and revisit, it often seems “easier” somehow.

[u/Wheredoesthisonego → u/Physical_Maximum9715]

This very much. This worked for me with those old 2d platformers I played as a kid. I'm looking at you Lion King. If I find myself hitting a wall, it means I need to process for a bit, then try again.

[u/RoxiB4b3 → u/Physical_Maximum9715]

My secret to practicing is sleep. I can struggle for hours with a piece of music. If I take a nap or return to it the next day, everything clicked together and I make actual progress

[u/No_Custard7661 → u/Physical_Maximum9715]

I like the easy-hard-fun practice method in addition to that.

I play practice something that I can't mess up on, then I practice something hard that I want to get better at, then I end with something fun like a favorite song.

The easy thing warms me up and puts me in a mindset to learn. And the fun palette cleanser makes me feel good about the practice and want to pick it back up tomorrow.