He's simply been in the game longer with more cumulative experience. A budding guitarist overheard young boys blowing him away after five years of playing. Catching up will be hard, but he's not competing with them. You're not competing with any one man either. Do your approaches, pick right fishbowls, and plenty of opportunities await. Respect naturals you find, but don't think they're more special. They simply started earlier than you did.