Mathematics Is Closer to Weightlifting Than to a Movie

by Justin Skycak (@justinskycak) on

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So many people who struggle with math, struggle because they’re treating mathematics as something to consume.

Like a movie to watch or a book to read. You consume it, reflect on it, discuss it, and move on.

But mathematics is closer to weightlifting: something to train. You have to repeatedly solve problems. There is no substitute for those reps.



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