Mastering adulthood isn’t about becoming really, really good at stuff. Instead, we argue that maturity centers on gracious newbie-dom — forever curious, new at something, always.

With that in mind, three Source staffers, ages 23, 42 and (almost) 60 got after three athletic/therapeutic pursuits we usually don’t do.

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This article appears in the Source January 8, 2026.

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