-To follow what makes most sense to you and what feels most attractive. You don't have to follow a specific path, have a pantheon or label yourself. Don't jump in too quick, read a lot.
-Try not to feel too overwhelmed, there is a lot to learn and read about but what will apply to you, you're the one to decide that. You can make your own practice as simple or complex as you want it to be. Focus on the basics and build on that. Add what applies to you, what you are open to try and discard what doesn't work.
-Magic isn't necessary, you don't have to practice it if you don't want to. Also, there's a lot of interpretations and views of what the word magic means so don't jump to conclusions too quickly about it, regardless of what side of the fence you're at.
-You don't have to believe in everything that is said, you can disagree... Don't be scared of walking on your own at times. I agree there's some basics (otherwise the label is meaningless) but other than that, I'd advice the person to find what works for them. There's no point going through the motions if you don't have your heart into it, if it feels counter-intuitive and you don't believe they work. There's so many ideas and ways of doing things that surely you'll find your own. Just be careful to not misappropriate and remain respectful.
Hmmm, that's all I got for now.