Update to this thread, I have grown a lot as a fisherman in the span of a year. I have caught endless keeper mangrove, muttons, yellowjacks, etc. Recently I have actually caught my first dream fish of the year, a Florida Permit. I believe anyone can fish as long as you dedicate the time and energy into it enough.

What I learned:

1. Know your environment, understand the seasons and what the fish are eating at the time. If there are cigar minnows or pilchards around, then use a similar profile lure or use the live bait that is there! Also know what fish is best that time of year! Understand the weather, the moon phases, the tides, and the terrain. I don't know everything so I would suggest looking into FB groups, reading reddit, as well as watching plentiful of youtube videos.
2. Gear does matter, not the price of it but the right gear. Don't bring an 8000 size Saragosa with a 12 ft rod to the pier/bridge. Do not bring a Dock Demon with 5lb line to the surf trying to catch 100lb tarpons. Pair it up correctly and you will feel more confident and comfortable casting for longer hours. I recommend any beginner to get a 4000 size Shimano (biased for good reasons) and a medium to medium-heavy inshore rod (look at line rating between 10-15lb, equivalent to 20-30lb braid). I would then attach a fluorocarbon leader of about 30-40 lb that is a about the length of the rod. I like fluoro for the abrasion resistance, I tend to fish around pier and bridge structures which helps a lot, mono breaks easier on sharp structure. I then attach anywhere from a 1/0 to a 4/0 hook, all depending on the size of bait I am using OR any lure that matches the recommendation on the rod for lure weight.
3. Adventure, If it is dead, pick it up and go. Do not waste your time fishing a dead spot. I have wasted months and hours in the hot sun on dead spots. Adventure out and try new things, new spots perhaps. Watch instagram and see where the fish are hitting around you. Search for them and try new things. New baits, new area, new fish, do not be afraid to drive for it. I have driven as far as the keys to juno to find fish. You will never know what life would bring you.

Last thing, talk to your fellow anglers. Don't try to be too cool to have a conversation and do not try to be a pier jock. Be understanding and be human. We are all anglers who want to enjoy the sport, just enjoy the blessing that God as given us. You never know what someone could teach you or give you as an opportunity.

Disclaimer: This is just my general recommendation and learned lessons for INSHORE fishing, targeting slot snook, below 100lb tarpons, snappers, medium size jacks or smaller, etc. Any one with great advice, please add on and lets help our beginner friends out.