[R4nger]

My wife's 28. She's still hasn't freaks out with the terminal but when she's free, she picks up on python. For her the "Learn To Automate Boring Things" and Derek Banas videos were helpful.

I'd also recommend joining few communities of fellow learners (ignore any age differences, everyone's cool) and try to do few group projects.

I hear open source projects are always look for help. I bet if you're upfront about your extreme beginner situation but willing to help, someone will take you up and definitely mentor you.