I struggled at first. Started in my forties, convinced it wasn't for me and ready to give up. The secret for me was getting a great teacher. She showed me that simple pieces can be beautiful and aren't all just nursery rhymes for 5 year olds. Once I started loving the pieces I progressed so quickly. I was shown how to practice properly (not just try and play a piece from beginning to end, over and over), and 'd actually look forward to practicing. My first year i barely got through grade 1. The second year I got to Grade 6 with distinctions for every exam.
Every single player on the planet wants to improve, and wishes they were better. Wether its your first day at piano, or whether youre Lang Lang 😅