Nobody Touches Anything in Here But Me

In this episode, Bill Leighty takes us inside the small room on the nineteenth floor of his downtown Tulsa high-rise that used to be a kitchen and is now his sanctuary — the one place where nobody touches anything but him, where he can be furious at a scanner without an audience, and where fifty framed black-and-white photographs watch over him while he figures it out. This is an honest conversation about technology frustration, the particular anger of a competent man defeated by a printer, and why struggling in private might be the most effective tech education available to men our age. The Editorial Team at The Encore Project found this one of the most relatable conversations we’ve had.

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This episode is about the room every man needs — not a man-cave, not a home theater, but a sanctuary where the technology can frustrate you without witnesses, and where the win, when it comes, is entirely yours. The Editorial Team at The Encore Project invites you to listen, and to ask yourself: do you have a place like that? Visit theencoreproject.org to read the full article and share your own story in the comments.

Infographic titled 'The Sanctuary of the Nineteenth Floor: Why Seniors Learn Tech Better Alone,' contrasting the anxiety of public classrooms with the confidence and cognitive benefits of self-paced, private learning for older men.
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The Encore Project Editorial Team develops research-based articles and practical guidance designed to support senior men navigating life’s second half. Content is created using advanced research tools and AI assistance under the direction and editorial oversight of founder Bill Leighty. Every article is carefully curated to ensure it is relevant, thoughtful, and aligned with The Encore Project’s mission: helping men remain purposeful, engaged, and resourceful in retirement and beyond. The Editorial Team focuses on topics including financial empowerment, creative pursuits, grief and loss, health and wellness, faith, relationships, and lifelong growth.

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