The problem with learning through experience is that contrary to traditional learning, first comes the test, and only after do you get the lesson. The test is where you make the mistake, and recognising it and taking steps to correct it is where the learning actually occurs, according to neuroscientists. It just sucks that you have to go through the emotions and consequences of the mistake, feel all the internal, usually melodramatic rage and shame before the benefits. After that has passed, you work to break it down into the lesson. In every race, someone is making a mistake and learning a lesson.