What would you tell a brand new rider?

Curious what the collective wisdom is here.

New riders overthink the bike and underthink the gear.

I trust a used bike after a good inspection, not a number.

I would not go back after trying it.

Regret nothing, learned everything.

Following, because I want to know too.

I trust a used bike after a good inspection, not a number.

I went the opposite way and never looked back.