Studying Mathematics Thread

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IMO, regardless of one's skill level, a student of mathematics will encounter concepts and ideas that are challenging: it seems that, for the time being, there will always be problems to solve and statements to prove. Hence, for any students who are interested in studying mathematics, please don't get discouraged when you hit a bump/boulder in the road: you are not alone.  Like so many mathematicians and students of mathematics before you, embrace the fact that you are being challenged, ask questions, and allow yourself to grow from this experience, regardless of whether you are successful or not.

Absolutely. When growing up, I was used to finding maths easy. I've just been been lucky that my brain works that way. But at certain points in my education, I crashed into brick walls. Suddenly I felt like an absolute dunce. I then had to work really hard to make progress.