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Reflections on 1,000 Days of Math

86 points · 37 comments · gmays

  1. monospacegames · · focus · HN ↗
    I'm sorry but I can't help but be critical. This seems more like an advertisement for a duolingo-for-math than a serious personal undertaking. I am not sure if this level of proficiency is something you want to boast of at the end of 1000 days of self-directed study, regardless of what level you started at. Do you think you'd be better or worse off with just doing two days a week with a personal tutor?

    Also I am fairly certain that not taking a day off has hindered your progress rather than improved it. This is not a productive attitude and ritualizes the study instead of encouraging self-reflection.

    1. SubmarineClub · · focus · HN ↗
      Do you actually have any concrete issues with Math Academy, or do just want to bitch?

      So tired of posts vaguely criticizing instead of naming any tangible problems.

      1. monospacegames · · focus · HN ↗
        Math Academy is not the main subject of this post. The main subject of this post is OP's attempt at getting better at math through 1000 days of self study, in which that site is an instrument. My criticism is about how his approach may have been ineffective and may not be an ideal guide for others. It is the said ineffectiveness that made me question if his attempt was genuine.

        I hope this has been clear enough for you. Let me know if you need more.

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