College is not about mastering subjects, it is about learning how to learn.

[@CaseyWard-c3m]

While I might not agree with everything you say, I do want to thank you for giving me an opportunity for self reflection and introspection by taking the time to listen to what you had to say and taking the time to try to understand your opinion. I think you should if you can keep making these videos because they are definitely topics worth discussing and thinking about.

[@authorjond]

The first step in learning is admitting you wrong about what you know

[@Aiordo]

These videos are a goldmine. Thank you!

[@authorjond]

Glad you like them!

[@krishnannarayanan8819]

Oh my... Thank you so much for this video! Ever since I was a kid, I loved learning stuff and had obsessions with learning interesting and random stuff. When I entered high school, I became obsessed with understanding Physics, Maths, and Chemistry, especially trying to translate the equations into concepts that I can attack from every angle. I was so scared that my foundations were not strong enough when I realized I couldn't do it, and I feel like it brought me down a lot into that narrow-minded view of "mastery" whereas I should've just let it be and looked at it like communicating an idea, rather than mastering the language, like you said. Now that I am studying first year of engineering outside of the US, I struggled since my profs were not like the teachers I had back in school nor were the material they provided as intuitive as that I got in high school (besides all the changes in standards and increase in pace/topics/assumptions that you still remember from high school itself). I felt like I was not understanding stuff well at all and had pushed myself to these unrealistic standards. (Eg. some basics Vector Calculus was taught in physics in the second week of itself; Gradient Divergence Curl relations were given as is and I wanted to find the intuition behind it) and I was upset that I was not "understanding" it well, even though I could some of the problems (or set it up at the very least). I stumbled across this video before I was going to study Multivariable calculus and I think you just saved a young boy from having a miserable college experience and study technique. I'm going to keep in mind what you said earlier: I am going to college to become a better learner and to do my own research, not to master a subject and become an expert. :)

[@authorjond]

Awesome! Thanks for listening!!!

[@DevonBasketball2211-xs7rm]

Thank you, your videos help demystify math for me. I'm usually intimidated by it but understanding it is just a language, and mathematicians are just communicators, makes it feel... human.

[@authorjond]

Happy to help!

[@richardgray8593]

“Do not worry about your difficulties in mathematics. I assure you that mine are greater.” -- Albert Einstein

[@Alan-mq9om]

I do think that we should strive to let students fully grasp the concepts and importance of the topics that they are studying. I am referring to stem fields because yes you can get the grades to pass and you can get your license but are you actually qualified and confident to be someone who can make a positive difference in peoples lives through your practice? I guess I just don’t want half ass engineers or doctors or professors even

[@authorjond]

You should watch my whole series.

[@kaylynhtun9495]

Cool dog. Happy I stumbled on your videos! Currently doing Alevels and you give me insight and clarity

[@authorjond]

🥂

[@kiffsimon-pm6ix]

Good advice there 👍🏿👍🏿

[@authorjond]

Glad you think so! Thank you for watching!

[@ArlenGriswold]

Thanks for opening my eyes to math and that it’s just like the ABC’s. Got to stop being a whiny baby on why this stuff works. I need to accept it and move on.

[@authorjond]

I’m glad that my words have had a positive impact for you! I’m just telling you what I would’ve loved to hear when I was in your shoes. Have a great semester! And thanks for being a member!

[@BasilHumke-e1y]

as an editor i love your shirt lol

[@authorjond]

It is a powerful statement

[@IvanRamirez-y1e]

Everything seems simple in theory, but hard to follow through with. Like to lose weight, I simply need to eat less. That's not hard to understand, but it's hard to follow through with it. 😔 A lot of your advice is great, but I find myself struggling to actually do it. Any suggestions?

[@authorjond]

Make your goal to accomplish nothing and you’ll never have a problem. All issues are simply a perspective of what you’re trying to not achieve.

[@jacobharris5894]

This seems like counter intuitive advice but I think it actually works. I've been swimming with my father everyday for probably like six months. I've been really into running in the past, so this isn't most cardiovascularly fit I've ever been but I've never been so consistent. And a big reason for that is I just find swimming to be a fun, low impact exercise. And I haven't really had a goal in particular. I try to improve how fast I go doing laps but I don't put too much pressure to constantly one up myself everyday. It's fine to half ass exercises sometimes if the goal is just to be healthy. Doing that and being consistent will make you much better off than burning yourself out with only high intensity exercise. Keep experimenting with little things and see what sticks. Strive for consistency over 6 months to a year first. That's enough time to fully integrate something new into your life style. Then if you want to improve after that, make some adjustments or add on some new habits. For weight loss, I'd suggest just making small changes to your eating/cooking habits overtime and finding healthier substitutes to foods/drinks you like. If you still live with family, maybe encourage them to do the same because changing your habits can be hard without support from the people you live with. I'm not some fitness guru though. I'm still clearly figuring this stuff out myself, so take my advice with a grain of salt.

[@authorjond]

👍

[@Black56f]

dude im in high school taking college classes early im in my senior year and i feel so dumb in college trig classes i dont really understood much i need to study hard and im still confused but i gotta keep on trying

[@authorjond]

You're doing great by taking college classes early, and even though it's tough now, keep studying and don't give up-you'll get there!

[@gonedisonance]

youll be fine man i promise. Im a freshman in college and have not taken any math since my junior year of high school. I have to put in a lot of extra time everyday (5 hours a day) to keep up, but as im getting better I find myself spending less time doing the work, and more time understanding and doing quality work! I believe in you, the key is just to be persistent!

[@jacobharris5894]

If you’re going to college for something stem related, you’re going to be happy you worked ahead in a year or two. It’s going to be hard no matter what, so better to just start early. I pretty much did what you did, with brief calc, in my senior year but I wish I had started earlier.

[@authorjond]

This is true

[@jaykapers]

This may sound weird but I enjoy doing arithmetic ,algebra, trig in my free time . I usually go on khan academy to practice and KZbin . I enjoy watching your podcast . I always wanted to learn calculus but I am too scared . I prefer to learn it when my free time instead of in college.any advice ? 😊

[@Currybro888]

The hardest part about calculus is actually the algebra and trigonometry. If you got those down then calculus should be a breeze.

[@Aiordo]

Intrinsic motivation is a greater motivator than extrinsic. I would say learning on your own is way better than doing it at a college. You can even clep out of it if you want.

[@jaykapers]

@@Aiordo Aww thank you so much . 😊

[@jaykapers]

@@Currybro888 thank you 😊

[@jacobharris5894]

It’s unusual maybe but lots of interests and hobbies are. That doesn’t make it bad. Like crossword puzzles, math is a way of exercising your brain that some people happen to enjoy. I’d say you’re in good company here. If you want to learn calculus I’d say pick up a textbook or online course and just dive in. What’s the worst that could happen?

[@PriyaGohil08]

Great video! Understanding this better as a college student myself. Love that shirt, where is it from?

[@authorjond]

I designed my shirts. If you want to order one, I can give you the link.

[@PriyaGohil08]

Sure, can I have the link?

[@authorjond]

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[@justducky8508]

Amazing video 😂👍🏾 hard to tell if this is really facts or you’re very good at narrating a perspective

[@authorjond]

Well, nothing said is true but I spent 15 years doing this for a living so I probably have some insight other people don’t. I left grad school and tutoring professionally to pursue fiction writing. I’m just sharing my experience before I forget it.

[@DavidManso-i1s]

I needed this

[@authorjond]

🥂

[@saltypickle7758]

I’m a senior in high school who just kinda got a wake up call due to being unprepared for the college application process (such a hard thing to do right 😂) anyways I’m trying to apply myself a bit more now and your channel randomly popped up for me. I really like listening to your takes and I feel like it’s something I’ve never heard before. I try to apply it to my high school studies to see if it works the same and I could definitely see the appeal. In college I will 100% use your methods for learning how to learn instead of blaming my professors.

[@authorjond]

That is excellent to hear. You have the right attitude

[@whyjustwhy1602]

same!!!

[@authorjond]

👍

[@SamuelAlvarez-z4f]

good video dude

[@authorjond]

Thanks!

[@zurabmelua7989]

When you say Math is a language, do you mean Math is the medium of encoding and transmitting information? Are we transmitting the information of the logic of quantities?

[@authorjond]

What is the definition of language?

[@zurabmelua7989]

@ one of the definitions: “The system of spoken or written communication used by a particular country, people, community, etc., typically consisting of words used within a regular grammatical and syntactic structure”

[@divyangvaidya1999]

Couldn't agree nore with video. Definitely don't go into college thinking you're gonna learn from your profs. Especially STEM majors. If you're lucky, you might be able to learn from a handful, but that's big time lucky. That's the primary difference between high school and college.

[@authorjond]

Well said!

[@mariocardenas239]

Professors are there for research and being a crediting official that says “ Yup you read and understood the subject”

[@authorjond]

Indeed

[@dibsdibs3495]

Yeah I’ve honestly learned the least from my professors in biology, chem, and mathematics.

[@authorjond]

👍

[@brandontheartist9086]

I have a 15 as my grade in us history

[@authorjond]

There was a universal interdimensional enigma force at work for me to pass those courses lol. I truly believe in some sort of guardian angel because I could tell you the miracle stories that happened that got me through those things. Keep working you’ll get through it.

[@brandontheartist9086]

@@authorjond thank you ☠️

[@authorjond]

Cheers!

[@brandontheartist9086]

Im screwed

[@authorjond]

We all are

[@brandontheartist9086]

@@authorjond nice

[@authorjond]

It’s how babies are made

[@brandontheartist9086]

@@authorjond I'm confused ☠️

[@brandontheartist9086]

@@authorjond oh I get it 😭☠️