I always thought that I was too “slow-witted” to understand math problems. During school, from grades eight to eleven, I always saw that math was easy for some kids, while for others like me, it was extremely complex and complicated.
This belief stayed with me until the end of 12th grade, until I started pre-university classes. There, we began math from scratch (learning how to count numbers, addition, subtraction, etc.); it was during that time that I reached a very simple understanding.
My problem was not due to a lack of intelligence or ability, but rather because I was missing many prerequisites.
An example of my problem was defeating the last enemy of my game at the beginning, or watching a movie from the middle; or lifting a hundred kilograms of weights on the first day at the gym.
The same applies to learning all complex subjects such as programming, algorithms — data structures, artificial intelligence, and so on.
My inability to understand and grasp those subjects was not due to a lack of capability in understanding the issue but rather a lack of knowledge in its prerequisites.
So, this is an encouraging reminder: You are not unintelligent; perhaps you just don’t yet have all the necessary prerequisites.
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