This is an expression of my philosophy about both informal and formal education. Jane Erwin had written wondering whether it would be worthwhile to pursue certification, both for her own knowledge and to help the community. Certification demonstrates a certain amount of knowledge. Once a person begins studying, it becomes more challenging and exciting. I was the unofficial *breastfeeding expert* on our mother-baby unit and joined ILCA several years before I finally had a reason to sit the IBLCE exam. I learned a lot and really enjoyed studying for the exam and seeking out more consults. The more I learned, the more I knew I needed to learn. Becoming certified helped me mentally feel like a real *expert*. After saying that I would never go back to school, I decided that I wanted to learn more, which led me to become a student in a Family Nurse Practitioner program (half-time; I'm still in my same job, but I feel as if school helps me do it better). I asked another student in my program why she decided to go back to school, first for a BSN, now for a MSN. She said that she just likes to go to school. Some people (such as Lactnet subscribers) just like to keep learning. I encourage people to keep learning and growing. Becoming certified indicates that you can achieve something, and you may be encouraged to keep on getting involved and becoming more active. Becky