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Learnt to code and went back to school to do a dual MS in math and statistics in my 40's. I think I was interested in each of those things for their own sakes, so working on them was a hobby which meant I didn't mind putting in a lot of time learning them
Building a two seater, 180hp kit airplane in my garage. Learned all the skills I need post-40. Honestly I enjoy drilling and riveting metal more than computers anymore.
learnt boxing (fighting) with 45
I will be 40 soon. I picked up the rudiments of Sanskrit enough to be able to understand lectures in the language and read straightforward prose. I also gained a basic understanding of Indic philosophy, but I suppose that is not a skill. Now my aim is to deepen these skills to more advanced levels. Currently I am also trying to learn Physics and Mathematics at the undergraduate and post-graduate level. It's taking fo…
>I also gained a basic understanding of Indic philosophy, but I suppose that is not a skill It is a Skill, just not a physical one. Study of Indian Philosophy is a lifelong endeavour where you have to continually challenge yourself with different concepts, interpretations and models of the world. PS: You might want to get the multi-volume A History of Indian Philosophy by Surendranath Dasgupta for reference.
Now my aim is to study these topics in Sanskrit with a traditional scholar. Currently trying to see how to make this work.
Maybe not the example you seek, but I learned programming (web development) from scratch when I was 37yo. I did it online (freeCodeCamp), by myself. 6 to 8 hours a day for about 8 months until I got my first job. Now I am 41, I am still new to the new career and continuously out of my comfort zone. But once I am more used to the pace and life of a programmer, I will probably want to learn something else. No idea what…
Could you tell me what courses you took ?
In the 10 yrs since turning 40 I’ve picked up audio engineering and full DAW programming and tooling for music. Been writing and mixing a lot. Have had a few tracks released on some label compilations, am working on a solo EP, and have a full-length album I’ve written part of and mixed all of with my band coming out in Feb. feels really, Really good.
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>I also gained a basic understanding of Indic philosophy, but I suppose that is not a skill It is a Skill, just not a physical one. Study of Indian Philosophy is a lifelong endeavour where you have to continually challenge yourself with different concepts, interpretations and models of the world. PS: You might want to get the multi-volume A History of Indian Philosophy by Surendranath Dasgupta for reference.
Dasgupta was one of the first authors I read. Also worked through some volumes of Potter's "Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies". Now my aim is to study these topics in Sanskrit with a traditional scholar. Currently trying to see how to make this work.
>Now my aim is to study these topics in Sanskrit with a traditional scholar. Currently trying to see how to make this work.
Contact BHU at https://www.bhu.ac.in/ and ask for advice on how to go about it. It is easier now since there are lots more focus and avenues for remote study/work.
I had to unlearn my well-established ways of learning and learn to learn by flow and feel. At times, you will have huge wins, and at times, it will crush you. Whatever you must do, it is: show up to the next class.
Another key point was not quitting. I’m now a blue belt. I think about 90-95% of those who start, quit. All of the people I started with have long since quit. Sometimes I run into them in town and they talk about how they plan on getting back to class soon.
But I know that will never happen. I just smile and wish them well and hope for their best.
And learning a new language is much harder than learning an ordinary skill. So that's a different question.