Learning a new instrument as an adult

I've recently been trying to learn bass guitar just to be able to jam with people at my pedagogical work. It is so liberating learning alongside others, not having time to practice so just playing the best I can with others. While I love seeing quick results, I have no pressure on my self to perform in a certain way and I am reminded of the simple joy of learning something new that I haven't really felt since I was a child. I am challenging myself to just do without needing to be perfect or even good.