Reasons for Learning more about Programming

With the recent purchase of my Blackberry Playbook, I realized that the choice of applications in its marketplace was minimal in comparison to other platforms like iTunes and Android.  Also, I am starting my own business in a number of months and being able to write webpages for that business is of utmost importance.  I have taken a number of programming classes in school, but I found little use for them because they didn't have any application for me.  Now that I have these two avenues to develop my knowledge and learning, I will be able to not only better my future but also those around me and on the web.  For now, it is only the beginning of my trek.  Let's see where I end up.