Yes, you can. You probably also want to take it step-by-step – i.e. test the waters before jumping in. If you are concerned about transition, take it slow: make

Yes, you can. You probably also want to take it step-by-step – i.e. test the waters before jumping in. If you are concerned about transition, take it slow: make a side project, then see if you can freelance on the side, part time it, then full time it. Mastery will come if you have a passion for the subject, and probably will not come otherwise. No amount of perseverance will make you interested in something you are not interested in.