Can I just say, and I'm just being honest...

[Kernel Sohcahtoa]

I wanted to take the time to thank Grandizer, Pocaracas, and Fireball for their thoughtful posts.  With your help, I've been reminded that, in attempting to gain mastery in any particular domain of study, it is crucial is to truly enjoy the material and to practice and develop oneself as much as possible.  Hence, maybe I'll attain some kind of mastery in math or maybe I won't, but either way, I will continue to have fun with the subject, and I will truly enjoy those occasions where I can partake in helping someone experience that wonderful  "aha" moment when tackling a tricky math concept.