The advice Arthur gave is very good. I learned most of it by doing it. Talking to collegues and mentors, and keeping an open mind. Always keep learning.'

Here is my advice with regards to working on bows. The number one way to mess up a bow when it comes to working on it is in a bow press. It doesn't take much pressure to press a bow CORRECTLY. If you find yourself exerting even the slightest amount of "average" pressure, then you probably have the bow in the press wrong. When its set up right, and your press will work on your bow...you should be able to press it with your index finger only. And remember, that you don't have to press it much to take a string off, or to install a peep etc etc. Certainly not near as much as drawing the bow itself. Always let the pressure back on the limbs slowly, and make sure your string and cables are on the correct track.

I'll 3rd the learning by doing. Yes, videos can help. However, if you have any mechanical aptitude you can figure things out rather quickly.

I like Greg’s 1st idea about finding someone to take you under there wing, hang out around some bow shops, offering to help out or work part time. Theses are great ideas. Some times getting a guy a cup of coffee or a pop goes a long way too. Also just hanging out shooting at a shop, take a few breaks from shooting and make small talk with the guys get to know them, talk about bows, hunting, equipment, what ever.