I'm 47. Twerps don't know what they don't know and will often have deeply misplaced priorities. Old guys are afraid to take a "risk" like using climb direct or descend now. Both old and young will get defensive in a heartbeat. So all are equally capable or crap, but in different ways. When it comes to stories "Back on the classic" and "My opportunities suck" are about equally interesting. What IS interesting is our rush to get ours at the expense of our brethren. We've seen it time and time again across accidents, negotiations, legal efforts, etc.

Try to be a person rather than an ambition-monster. We generally struggle in this regard. Retire at 65. Try to learn something from the old guys before they depart. Get away from the hotel fire pit and the bros.