Welding when you’re not 40 anymore…

Hey- I’ve owned a professional weld shop / heavy equipment repair for over 29years now. I took welding as my trade thru high school.
I’m 54. It’s all about breathing, and control. You need to be strong- not like hulk strong but strong enough to control your muscles and stay steady.
Also- reading the welds and keeping every thing clean.
Stick welding is the only welding for thick steel out side. You also can turn up the amperage with stick and burn out the junk. Can’t do that with mig.
Syleng1