35 Years Old - First LEGO Set

Good afternoon/evening all. I’ve been eyeing up various LEGO sets for a few years… my fiancé got me one for my birthday this year. 1571 pieces. No doubt simple for most of you, but wondering if I should have started smaller! Very beginner/basic question… I see there are instructions, but any tips from the community to make the build as enjoyable as possible would be appreciated. I’ve no doubt it’s as simple as following the instructions, but anything you personally do before starting that...