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Hey– Jerry CAN.
I know you have already gotten a few great suggestions– from a few of the great folks here in the TAC family– including coming HERE to the Forum!— (that in itself is a GREAT move!).
My suggestions-
Remember that- (as others have said)- learning guitar isn’t easy– or “quick”. Be patient and nice to yourself on this….. Don’t EVER “compare” where you are with anyone else— or— with your own expectations of where you “think YOU should be”.
You never said “where” you are in your guitar journey, how long you’ve been playing, if you have a particular style that you like the sound of, etc.
Do the stretches if your hands hurt, realize that your fingertips will get tougher- (and not hurt at all)- after a week or two of good learning/playing.
Stay with it!– and welcome to TAC!
theoldcoach