Are You Good Enough To Study Math?

In this video I answer a question I received from a longtime subscriber. His name is Sai and I think he is awesome. If you have any advice for Sai or any advice in general, please leave a comment below. Thank you:)

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[ANerdyRunner]

I struggled/struggle with this. I'm 29 and barely transferring to a four year to continue my math education. Growing up I was told I would never go to college and it was instilled in me I wasn't good enough. I have a family of my own so going back to school is a hard decision even though all my math professors encouraged me to pursue a degree and even a graduate degree. Every one has a different path. My journey is different then yours and that's okay. All that matters is you believe in yourself and give your all.

[jacobncindyvitela]

Self studying mathematics on my own has really helped me cope with my anxiety. Thank you for these encouraging videos.

[mastershooter]

one should also keep in mind "do you actually like doing mathematics? or do you just like the idea of you doing mathematics and being a mathematician?"

[فنكجَلِيدٍ]

I struggle a lot with math. For a long time, I have felt I was unable to make no advancements in mathematics and thought I'm not good enough for math, but I always wanted to learn mathematics, and, maybe, become a mathematician. Since I found your channel, I decided to try learning math again, and I'm starting with the basics. I know that I have a lot to catch up, and I do not know if I'll be able to succeed, but I'll at least try getting good at math.

[bmmmburns]

I agree that everyone can be an integral part of Math, just being themselves! All it takes is a touch of inspiration. Your video reminded me of what I always say when asked about my success as a late bloomer: "I was a D and F student through 6th grade the second time, but in Jr high, in 1976, we were given a self-paced program. Then I noticed there was more to math than rote multiplication and division of 3 and 4-digit numbers! Instead of repetition, I was able to explore what was out there. The more I researched, the better my grades got! It was amazing!! So, having become proficient in mathematics during my high school years, on my birthday in 1994, I decided to put down the TV remote control and pick up a pencil. I began by writing out the powers of 2, like 2*2, 2*2*2, etc. I started making up algebra problems to work at solving, and even started buying books on introductory calculus.
Then came my first opportunity to attend university. I took care of my mother, who suffered from Alzheimer's, so instead of working my usual 60+ hours a week. I started taking a class or two a semester. After my mom passed away, I went back to working my long number of hours but always kept up on my math hobby!
Occasionally, I make a point of going to school and taking a class or two to enrich myself and my math hobby. This has become such a successful routine that some strangers listed me on Wikipedia as an amateur mathematician alphabetically following Jost Bürgi who constructed a table of progressions that is now understood as antilogarithms independently of John Napier at the behest of Johannes Kepler.
I have studied a few graduate-level topics in Mathematics but have yet to earn my Bachelor's, which I intend to work on in the coming year while still working full-time."




If a D and F student can make nice discoveries, anyone can!

[dreaminderek]

I really needed to hear these words, as someone who is going to retake my first calculus class. I feel down in the last week weeks but slowly coping with my lacking. Thank you for this video Math Sorcerer.

[yomommamadthicccuh]

I graduated with a 3.97 and ask myself the same question now in PhD (not math but theoretical proof based field). I have the same concerns. I think we all do, just keep pushing and don't let the fire die!

[sigmamaleslogokijalegi]

I dont want to be super intelligent, i want to learn by hardwork and enjoy my struggle.

[sonzetokyansuva]

TY for your work, Math Sorcerer!
I think you do what people need.

[AdamGoodson]

This is Golden Advice!

I am cheering on the person who sent the email!

You can do it!

[albieadao]

Amen! Your answers are always spot on bro! Your advice is an inspiration by itself. Take care

[techtodas]

I'm so amazed at Ramanujan he's different we're all different so don't compare your self to others. Just be yourself.

[jojolities]

This channel made me rediscover the passion for math I had back in high school. Thanks a lot Mr. Math Sorcerer!

[atanurakshit]

You can be "YOU ", try to become better great words. I think this will inspire many. Thanks a lot.

[shadadalshad]

This guy is the supreme example of the power of simplicity, his realistic positivity helps me to pursue my intellectual goals without having concern for any kind of status and just learn for the sake of learning. I believe the advice in this video can be the cure for my intellectual insecurity.

[paulojacobsilva]

That really is the best advice - be the best yourself you can be. You may even be surprised with the result.

I went to MIT for my undergrad. It's a competitive place. MIT offers more advanced versions of some of their courses. There was a culture of acing these courses and almost a disdain to people who followed the normal curriculum. Later in life, I ran into a girl who did physics taking only the normal courses. She was never a show off, she did very well in the normal coursework and took things at her own pace. The kinds of person trying to really be her best self. And she became a very successful physicist. When I thought back on how she faced "MIT", she really did the very best of anyone I could think of. Kept a healthy lifestyle, did her work diligently and grew at her own pace. And this is an institute where many students will be discouraged from pursuing math or physics because of the "hardcore" early courses offered.

Looking at it now, there is no need to be precocious. Everyone has a unique path - she really inspired me with what I do now. I am still in science, I take my time and it taught me to respect students individually.

[di]

I am on a PhD program right now and I know I am not as smart as others in the program, however, I am doing fantastic. How? I work hard, I prepare 3 times harder than others and I do it because I know I need the extra effort!

[erb]

This is awesome.

When I was a freshman, I took precalculus and ended up failing.

During the winter, I asked a math professor to mentor me. We spent 4 hours each day starting with basic algebra and ended up getting to the end of calculus 1. He showed me how beautiful mathematics is.

4 years later I ended up graduating with duel degrees in mathematics and computer science. If you love it and work hard, it will happen 😊

[mrsahil]

Just to clarify ramanujan never struggled with grades in school.. he was exceptional in maths from a young age. He had mastered advance maths at the very young age of 15 and rediscovered many theorems. He only failed his humanities subjects for which he had no interest but as far as maths is concerned, he had natural intuitive mathematical style only founded in Euler, von Neumann and others.

[tonysoprano]

I agree.
I am so happy I found this channel and that you decided to make this videos.

Feynman didn’t even talk until after 3 I believe. I got inspired because he was born to immigrant family.
He also always said he believed what people said he was a genius or whatever was actually hard work and long hours pondering and thinking about math and physics.
It made me realize I can study and read, and google and take courses and reiterate as many times as I want. Their is nobody making me learn it nobody asking and when it’s just me and learning a new math equation or set theory it makes me feel happy. As if I can do anything