I'm getting back into going to college now. I say "getting back into" because there have been phases in my life where I tried to do that so other people were appeased. This time, I'm doing it for myself. This time, I genuinely just want to learn. This is really good timing.
@chrisp144 ай бұрын
Same same. And I will be 50 soon. This will be my 2nd semester at college. (Kind of good to watch the younger students drop out of classes.) Going into precalc. So math sorcerer would not be impressed.
@godiear3504 ай бұрын
@@chrisp14 i'm 40 and i salute you with utmost respect
@CARTUNE.4 ай бұрын
I love to see this and I posted a somewhat similar story. Although yours was much more to the point than mine. lol Anyway good luck and I hope you enjoy every aspect of your journey. Not doing things for myself is what fast tracked me to 31, making good money but absolutely miserable. I have another calling and this wasn't it, so back to school I go.
@CARTUNE.4 ай бұрын
@@chrisp14 YOU ROCK DUDE. Keep it up, I'm 31 going back for engineering and I'm going to attempt to keep my job all the way through. It is funny being in classes with people that look like they should still be in high school. lol
@genzod-i6e4 ай бұрын
I realized sometimes people who discourage you are jealous of your potential. I used to abandon things i'm passionate about because of people's opinion, but not anymore, these days i just don't' care.
@webiorg61474 ай бұрын
Absolutely, more often than not, even if they are not doing it intentionally, it subconsciously makes them feel insecure when you are trying to get better, it threatens their ego, makes them feel bad about themselves for not trying harder
@prayashthapa39824 ай бұрын
I had a few people mock me because, I completed very complex and complicated questions which as a group and we got a very high grade. However, the mocking part came because I couldn’t explain the complex solutions properly and the person who could not complete it got pissed off at me for no reason. I got questioned how I got accepted into the world’s top 5 uni just because, I was not able to explain my solutions properly… I wanted to say just because you are good at taking exams, doesn’t mean you will be good at solving difficult and complex questions that you can’t find solutions to but, it would be egotistical of me so I just didnt argue and went ofd my own way.
@419chris4194 ай бұрын
Bro turned into super saiyan
@manolokonosko28684 ай бұрын
We have been taught to worry about what people might think of you, and so we aimed to please everyone all the time, except ourselves. As we got older we realized it almost never led to anything positive, so we started not to give a shit anymore about what other people may think. They don't pay our bills. Younger people have already learned this lesson and in that aspect, live happier lives than we did. Just don't fart when people are around you.
@MasoudJohnAzizi4 ай бұрын
"One should as a rule respect public opinion in so far as is necessary to avoid starvation and to keep out of prison, but anything that goes beyond this is voluntary submission to an unnecessary tyranny, and is likely to interfere with happiness in all kinds of ways." -Dr. Bertrand Russell (The Conquest of Happiness).
@blindyoutubeuser4 ай бұрын
Bertrand is goated for this
@chaoticoats4 ай бұрын
When I was in high school I was always performing top of my class in physics or math subjects, but I would do the homework at home and not show huge outwards interest during classes; even while paying attention. People generally didn't notice me too much, even in a graduating class of about 13 people. I had good self-esteem generally, and didn't let people affect me because of that. For various reasons, I didn't go to post-secondary school. I had to move out of my parents' house and ended up just working, smoking weed, and playing video games every day. After doing this and being called a crackhead by my neighbours, and generally not being percieved as a smart person anymore; my self esteem fell down pretty hard. I found myself not doing anything I wanted, and just doing whatever would make people like me; this was obviously unsustainable and didn't work in long term relationships with other people. I started college again this last semester, and found that my self-esteem was still really low, I was worried about what my professor thought and what the other students thought. I'm a generally polite and quiet person and so of course nobody had negative or positive feelings about me either way, but I still felt constantly that I had to prove myself. I wanted to prove that I was smart enough to take pure math courses and be a "serious" mathematician, I'm taking more math courses this fall and am worried that I'll still feel this way going onwards. A video by Thomas Garrity about Mathematical Maturity really helped me realize that I don't have to prove anything, and that everyone is at their own stage of mathematical maturity; which combined in my mind with your video about how it only takes two weeks to catch up to other students in the same course to make me feel much more confident that this semester will be a good one.
@PortaPottyJonny4 ай бұрын
I still struggle with this concept. This, and the understanding that everyone's brain works differently. Anxiety has always been this crazy obstacle standing in the way of my education. In my youth, I would always justify my poor grades to not being 'smart enough.' When in reality, it was self-sabotage and perfectionism preventing me from giving it my all. As an older student, the same rings true, but you have the added pressure of seeing the younger minds around you weave in and out of subjects almost effortlessly. The trick is acceptance. You may not have the greatest GPA or be able to understand concepts as quickly, but for me, success is measured in the attempt.
@MathsScienceandHinduism4 ай бұрын
When I was a student, I got praises as well as jealous remarks for my ability(some used to say that only those questions came in exams which I prepared, which was obviously a bogus claim made for a math nerd) Now as a graduate , still getting the same attention. If you have talent in a field and have passion for it, others' remarks are immaterial.
@mathematical9024 ай бұрын
11:26 pm here, gotta study for test and I m watching this video because I needed this
@randomduderandomcontent4 ай бұрын
Im not experienced enough to add any meaningful comment thats backed up, but Im in highschool and have a very deep interest in mathematics. One other thing is I often feel a little uncomfortable when I mess up an exam badly. Im not anywhere near "good" at math, but Im at least confident enough to be able to pass most highschool exams and some undergraduate ones in math. So of course when I dont score as well as I thought, Im not just disappointed but I often feel embarrassed, like I feel as if the way people around be view me will change, maybe think Im not very good at math and physics. If course, I have many areas where I can improve, but it shatters the little confidence and motivation I have. And I see other people struggle with this too, a friend in my class fot the highest score in our first exam this year and on the second, when he was talking about how he wasnt fully sure if he was gonna do well. I tried to reassure him saying he was the top scorer last time, he'll probably do well again. He responded telling me not to say that since he wasnt fully sure. I feel like Im under pressure around others, but at the same time, sometimes I might be putting them under pressure without realising it too. Im not sure if I can directly take this advice and wake up not caring about how others think of me and the things I do, but I think I needed to hear this, so I can stay motivated. Epic video
@channelgve62244 ай бұрын
Now I'm going to 8th grade and came to this same conclusion, in 7th I would do all crazy thinks to fit in and got in trouble even if If I knew better. I could do calculus before, but sometimes I would chase people instead of dreams which would slow me down, now that I'm implementing this into my life I'm see my learning curve has been exponential. I feel more happy, and I hope more people, younger or older get this message.
@The-Wandering_Cynic4 ай бұрын
I'm currently in HS and summer break's about to end, and I've always had extreme anxiety and fear about going up to the board and solving the math equations and questions, even though I knew how to solve them, And I've decided that I've had enough of this, thanks for inspiring me
@xqnack4 ай бұрын
Remember everyone is too focused on themselves and some would want to solve the equations but too scared to do so. Even if you failed it you would be respected.
@BANGUGHRANG4 ай бұрын
Great video, and an important conversation. “Not caring” isn’t a negative way of life. It’s a way to live happy, joyous, and free. I saw a tweet awhile back that stuck with me, “Stop working so hard,” and I now put that on my to-do when I awake. Becoming a human is about growth, and part of growth is letting go of the past. The past does not last, and today is another chance to do the next best and better thing.
@MrApril-074 ай бұрын
i'm an indian student preparing to get admission in MIT right now, and its my dream to meet you one day I love you mr. math sorcerer
@misscocotl10694 ай бұрын
Omg always a pleasure watching your videos 💜💓 Actually, when I was little my math teachers always told me I wasn't gonna be good , but today at college I found that I love math, but I am afraid of going math major. What if loving math doesn't make the work? Should someone pick a major that loves even it is hard?or picking a major that I do not like but it's easier? Thank you 💚💙
@AlexSpalding4 ай бұрын
This is how I feel about art, too.
@fgbdbfg42064 ай бұрын
You have such a talent to do videos in a way that i don't even have to watch them. Your stare on the preview is so convincing so i'm kinda "Yea, it actually makes sense"
@kx62794 ай бұрын
There will always be a gap in understanding when giving advice, but experience has the role of populating it. When we tell others that they shouldn't worry about people's opinions, we expect them to know that instead of substituting dull reflection with ignorance, they must be data-centric and seek to cultivate an intuition that sifts truthiness from the bitterness of criticism. People in time will realize what we mean in our attempt to distill pertinent internalizations, if they're palpable, so I guess it is fine.
@angelajohnson46664 ай бұрын
Thank you for speaking on this issue.
@irenerayne73324 ай бұрын
2:10 my exact situation. You really are a sorcerer! Thank you
@Toadused2stinkProductionsoras4 ай бұрын
very much a helpful video to see on the first day of semester, thanks sorcerer.
@lydia35284 ай бұрын
You always post things I need to hear when I need to hear them!
@ValenciaCyn4 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@douglasstrother65844 ай бұрын
"To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man." ~ William Shakespeare
@EvergrowingInfinity4 ай бұрын
Thank you sorcerer for making this video. I'm a high school student and I've fallen in love with mathematics. I also like your videos a lot. At the beginning of high school I definitely didn't yet know something like this would happen. In fact, math felt mainly like an obligation at first and I found it even a bit irritating at first. In my home country when you go to high school, you have to decide whether you want to study advanced or ordinary level of mathematics. Due to my lack of interest in math, I ended up choosing the ordinary level at first. However, I took only one ordinary level course when I realised that it was too easy and hence even more boring. So I did something quite unusual and I changed to the advanced level and hopped straight to the new class. I had to skip a few courses and self-study them later on vacation but it was by self-studying actually I fell in deep love with math. Changing to the more advanced level was one of the best decisions I've made, even though some considered it a bit abnormal I guess.
@shankarram56594 ай бұрын
Thank you sir... I have a lot to learn from this video...
@sekai73784 ай бұрын
Another awesome video. Dont let other people opinion dictate your life.
@davidredinger59384 ай бұрын
Great advice. Everyone has opinions. I like studying I always have. My family and friends always thought I was strange. I've always had a love of mathematics ever since I was a child. Don't listen follow your heart. !! You will be much happier!!
@bog61064 ай бұрын
i worry about what i think and i go to others thinking for comfort
@zy22394 ай бұрын
Hey ! Just wanna tell you that I dont do math anymore but I love your videos and the topics you dwindle in. They can be applied on any other area in life ! Thanks
@dont-want-no-wrench4 ай бұрын
good advice my friend, easier to do from the advantages of some age though.
@arrowfar9204 ай бұрын
I love your videos like these. They help me mentally.
@quang.56134 ай бұрын
I really need this right now, my mental is low and i comment this before even watch the video because it surely gonna help me. Lets see tho🎉
@Gmaiiaiaiai4 ай бұрын
Truly appreciate it
@JenniferStreetArt4 ай бұрын
Thank You ❤
@bsatyam4 ай бұрын
6:15 Absolutely yes and I am regretting it now. I missed out on an excellent opportunity only because it paid less and now I have nothing to do. I'm endlessly looking for jobs which I know I will never get because I lack the skills, I don't even know what I should be doing!
@gertwallen4 ай бұрын
Imagine if Galileo, or Newton would've cared for other's opinions back then, surely science advancement would have been seriously delayed. Never care for what other people think, follow your convictions and the sky's the limit
@chaoticoats4 ай бұрын
math sorcerer upload!
@domelessanne63574 ай бұрын
As an older student, I found believing in myself was necessary prerequisite coursework, however it was not listed anywhere and I struggled to find it
@phfish4754 ай бұрын
The coolest thing in life, is when you stop worrying about what other people think of you
@doctortravels886 күн бұрын
sometimes we are bound by circumstances for example not having enough money saved up to do a masters degree in AI or maths. not all of us live in the USA and most of us have low salaries so being financially independent would help doing alot of things in life
@anniesizemore33444 ай бұрын
I don't care what anyone thinks about me. I just go on with my life in as positive way as possible. Best revenge: let all those people that talk trash about you see you as happy as you can be. Don't let them prevent you from doing what you want to. Sometimes you have to let people go when they are not on the level you're on. That must be true that the older we get, the less we care what others think. I don't care what anyone thinks about me. I'm the one that has to live my life so I'm going to live how I want to.
@angelajohnson46664 ай бұрын
Yay 🎉!
@jaylenpeoples65174 ай бұрын
Sick video Needed this hype content
@raginald7mars4084 ай бұрын
Tsar Pu Tin is Your BEST Dis Ciple! he never worries
@beancount8114 ай бұрын
'Jump in and swim with the sharks!' - new Nike slogan.🦈🦈🦈
@TheMathSorcerer4 ай бұрын
hehehe
@joeBlowing4 ай бұрын
I have an iPad with a case that admittedly looks a little goofy and some people have told me this. But the best math I’ve done was using this case because a hand strap. Me and that case are now inseparable lol
@bishopx21134 ай бұрын
facts.
@PeeBee-f2b4 ай бұрын
Why do they have those opinions? As much as we wanna overthink and give people the benefit of the doubt, the fact is, some people are simply bitter and no fun.
@nihilisticnirvana4 ай бұрын
Thinking of pulling an allnighter to study for an entrance. Should I do it chat
@yass_314l4 ай бұрын
When I try hard maths, my logical thinking start to show up, and I get really sad looking at the world through that lense, kinda weird
@ahmadhabil79334 ай бұрын
Thank you. Have you any book in the subject of BCI-algebra?. Thanks
@lechiffre-p7g4 ай бұрын
Hi Maths sorcerer, could you make a video on the effect of Ai/ chatgpt on my mathematical learning? Thanks
@andrewsayshi6734 ай бұрын
The Math Stoic
@ScienceFan1234 ай бұрын
I have a question. Can you learn math just by doing problems, or are you required to take notes? Cause I love solving math problems, but notes get boring.
@lechiffre-p7g4 ай бұрын
Hi Maths sorcerer, i'm currently a University mathematics student in london. Could you make a video on the effect of AI and chatgpt on undergraduate mathematical learning? Tjhanks!
@Amer111114 ай бұрын
Hey sir. How are you doing? I hope you are you doing. I want to get into math major, but my mom wants me to get into engineering. She said get into anything but math. And I just don't know what do.
@IsmailPbx4 ай бұрын
Just thought you should know that your website doesn't fit onto the screen properly the left and right is cropped out.
@robmurrah32243 ай бұрын
0:00 holy shit lol
@dan435449114 ай бұрын
I have the feeling that all the cool loud kids had their time in their 20s now the cool kids with cool jobs are the people who are good at math. I was the loud kid l. Bow try to get into math again in my college time and admire those people who are good at the science field I am studying rn
@hemrajue34344 ай бұрын
Don't care others opinion but take care of yourself.
@Mars864424 ай бұрын
There's this teacher who talks about AI and how it's gonna take all the jobs and knowledge become worthless and he pointed at me and said everyone can write python 😂😂😂😂😂 I would like to tell him: you know what I don’t care.
@83jbbentley4 ай бұрын
Judge me by my size do you? Size matters not. For my ally is mathematics.
@aslkdjfzxcv97794 ай бұрын
💯
@d.h.19994 ай бұрын
I don't care what the Math Sorcerer thinks, I'm too old for that.
@joshuawilliams714 ай бұрын
💙
@PhillipRhodes4 ай бұрын
Oh yeah? OH YEAH!?!? Well I tell ya what buddy... I DON'T CARE about your opinion of whether or not I care about other people's opinions! Or onions! Or raccoons. Wait, where was I going with this?
@3TTriple4 ай бұрын
Keep a little bit more distance to the camera. You usually do OK with it but looking back I see a few more videos where you are to close.
@fyanezt4 ай бұрын
Thank you math Jeff Bezos
@guild63434 ай бұрын
You know what I have an opinion about? You selling off the sacred texts!! 🤬
@rohanchaudhari17574 ай бұрын
Too white
@nihilisticnirvana4 ай бұрын
it's the lighting
@earthmover41054 ай бұрын
Yes, but it's like jesus talking to me
@rohanchaudhari17574 ай бұрын
@@earthmover4105 so jesus is white according to u? Lmaoo
@techtodas11694 ай бұрын
Hey, Math Sorcerer! It's been 3 years now since I watched your video for the first time about learning math from zero to hero and I'm still doin it. A lot change, I learned a lot. Watching that video is one of the greatest thing I did for my-self. Will ve forever grateful. 🫡