The ERE author enjoys learning practical skills as a hobby. In fact, his learning programs could be more than a hobby, since he has no full time job.

However, I am very different human being from him. I feel very few such learning programs can the mainstay during my semi- or full retirement. Why?

• I need to work towards some level of commitment, and a daily routine.
• I need to make some contribution and be paid for it
• I prefer interaction with other people