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by waivej 5078 days ago
Cool! That's how I spent the past 20 years...

Try to take classes, but just launch full speed into new goals. For example, to learn photography I bought a nice camera and darkroom and $1000 worth of film. To learn car repair, I bought a cheap Italian convertible and rebuilt it as a member of an online community (engine modifications, transmission swap, etc.)

You can speed up learning by setting daily structure, ex: Pick 7 things to work on each week (based on your weaknesses) and devote one per day of the week. Perhaps set month goals such as reading a book per month, competing in an event, etc. Set year goals, etc.

World study (travel, language study, history) Physique (martial art, endurance sport, yoga) Music (history, instrument, theory, singing, etc.) Art (photography, architecture, graphic design, painting, drawing, creativity, etc.) Mechanical (get a cool old car and learn to rebuild it, 4 wheeling, convertible, welding) Construction (improve a house, wood working, furniture, etc.) Acting (role in a play, improv, standup jokes) Psychology/Religion (explore meditation, church service, personal development.) Mathematics (history, chess, classic texts)

Business? Computer Engineering?