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Kalibah · 01-30-2005, 01:36 AM

I've been told 1 thing whenever I fail
Theres two reasons why, either your not smart enough, or you didn't try hard enough, and I know your smart enough... so try harder

I think thats a big part of it. We get so ingrained with " ohh Im not good at math so I dont like it... " but do I not like it because Im not good at it? It has to do with personality I believe- but I honestly beleive there is NO Reason why someone couldnt be a Physcist , or a doctor, or a programmer, as long as they try hard enough.

It might be EASIER if you have genetics going for you ( parents good at math,etc) but balance that out with hard work, and you can succeed at anything.

01-30-2005, 01:36 AM	#16 (permalink)
Kalibah Insane Location: Padded Playhouse	I've been told 1 thing whenever I fail Theres two reasons why, either your not smart enough, or you didn't try hard enough, and I know your smart enough... so try harder I think thats a big part of it. We get so ingrained with " ohh Im not good at math so I dont like it... " but do I not like it because Im not good at it? It has to do with personality I believe- but I honestly beleive there is NO Reason why someone couldnt be a Physcist , or a doctor, or a programmer, as long as they try hard enough. It might be EASIER if you have genetics going for you ( parents good at math,etc) but balance that out with hard work, and you can succeed at anything.