My advice:
1) Do some core work every single session (knee/leg ups, ab wheels, work your obliques etc.)
2) Guys are really bad about working out with heavy weights and then completely disregarding mobility. You're really limiting yourself and inviting injury. I see so many dude bros with crap shoulder and hip mobility. Look up how to properly use a lacrosse ball and foam roller before each workout. Things like windmills and cossack squats can help mobility and strength.
3) Just try to have fun. In my experience, most people are really helpful in the gym and are willing to answer any question you might have.
4) Change it up. You're not a professional athlete, so mix up your exercises and just play around with things. I really like doing supersets of some exercise and then sprints on a ski erg or regular rowing machine for example (I.e. deadlifts/pull-ups/kettlebell stuff/whatever then a minute of aerobic sprinting. 5 sets total). It's killer.
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