Tyro. When you’ve been playing a sport or participating in an activity for years and years, it can be a challenge to have patience with newcomers.  It’s tempting to roll your eyes and grumble about the ignorant rookie, or the bumbling wannabe.  But you were there once, right?  And you turned out okay.  So maybe that amateur has potential, too.  Maybe she’s a tyro: a novice, a trainee, a beginner eager to learn.  Instead of complaining, maybe you can be her mentor.  Tyro: a beginner, just starting to learn.

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