Need Any Welding advice?

My dad taught himself to stick weld, then taught me what he knew, back in the 60's. My test for my welding: stick weld? beat it hard as Hell with a hammer, If it fails apart, well, you know, I failed.
Mig: If I see thru the holes I burned, yep,, I failed.
Solution": I go back and weld some more!!
I would love to have a TIG and actually learn to use it somewhat, but.......