iefan 🕊️ on Nostr: One tip really helped me revisit math and made it less painful and easier to ...
One tip really helped me revisit math and made it less painful and easier to understand.
Context: I absolutely hated math. I opted out of it in the 10th grade and didn’t look at it for two years. No one on Earth could have convinced me to practice math every day.
But then I started my computer science studies, which forced me to learn math (probably the best thing that happened). More interestingly, studying math specifically around CS topics I was already familiar with made the initial learning process much less painful. In fact, I enjoyed it from day one.
This might be the key: instead of diving into raw math directly, especially when getting started, try approaching it through a field or concept you’re already interested in. Learn the math behind concepts you already understand. If you know the theory, try explaining or proving it with mathematical equations.
The first partial differential equation I solved on my own was Einstein’s field equation for a solar system model I was working on. I didn’t end up using it, post-Newtonian physics was enough but looking back, I’m pretty sure I’d never have solved it if I hadn’t enjoyed it.
So, in simple words: find a scientific or engineering concept with strong mathematical foundations, and practice with that.
This worked for me, but everyone is different. Just putting it out there—someone might find it helpful.
Context: I absolutely hated math. I opted out of it in the 10th grade and didn’t look at it for two years. No one on Earth could have convinced me to practice math every day.
But then I started my computer science studies, which forced me to learn math (probably the best thing that happened). More interestingly, studying math specifically around CS topics I was already familiar with made the initial learning process much less painful. In fact, I enjoyed it from day one.
This might be the key: instead of diving into raw math directly, especially when getting started, try approaching it through a field or concept you’re already interested in. Learn the math behind concepts you already understand. If you know the theory, try explaining or proving it with mathematical equations.
The first partial differential equation I solved on my own was Einstein’s field equation for a solar system model I was working on. I didn’t end up using it, post-Newtonian physics was enough but looking back, I’m pretty sure I’d never have solved it if I hadn’t enjoyed it.
So, in simple words: find a scientific or engineering concept with strong mathematical foundations, and practice with that.
This worked for me, but everyone is different. Just putting it out there—someone might find it helpful.
quoting nevent1q…atgdI'm currently 24, and if I had the option to go back in time and give my younger self one piece of advice, it would be to spend more time on Math. Why?
Math is one of the most powerful subjects you can learn today; it governs almost everything fascinating you can think of.
It’s the foundational language of all engineering and scientific fields, and maybe even for the universe, at least from our perspective.
Even if you’re in a completely unrelated or non-technical field, learning and practicing math will still make you generally smarter.
Regular practice in math physically changes your brain, enhancing its plasticity and strengthening the neural circuits responsible for problem-solving.
Don’t just take my word for it, give it an honest try.
After just one month of consistent practice, you’ll feel noticeable improvements in your brain's ability to process complex information, recognize advanced patterns, and unique problem-solving mindset.
Finally, if you’re not a so-called “math person” (a notion I completely disagree with), it doesn’t matter. Practice it like an exercise for your brain. Even if you don’t become a great mathematician, you’ll be sharper and smarter than before. You have nothing to lose.
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