I'm curious as to your mentality here? - you make it sound like a real chore to learn machine learning, but also that it's something you want to get into.
I've found that if I want to get into something, it's a real pleasure to research, learn, tinker - that is my entertainment & relaxation.
I've found that if I want to get into something, it's a real pleasure to research, learn, tinker - that is my entertainment & relaxation.