I am not the best rider
I am not the fastest rider
But I have been riding now for 37 years on the street and am still alive.
I have funny stories, I have horror stories, I can tell you about going through the rear window of a VW bug.
Somewhere in that time I have learned a few things, and one of those things is I would rather live my life than watch it pass by.
Life is best on the back of a bike. Be part of the road, not locked in a box passing down it.
Good luck and keep the rubber side down