I am middle aged. Was clearly taught a ton of BS at school and on TV. So the job now is to unlearn the BS, and relearn what really happened and is real. This is like being both in kindergarten and doing a PhD at the same time... all day, every day!
That's It! in the same boat brother. Middle age and trying to reducate myself about everything. Been on this Journey full time since '08. It's been grueling and frustraring but well worth the effort.