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Practice Extensively: Following the acquisition of a new tool, learners should spend a significant amount of time—20 to 100 hours—solving problems with that tool before moving on to the next one. This creates a depth of understanding rather than surface-level memorization.
Integrate New Tools: Once a learner feels proficient, they can start to integrate more advanced tools into their mathematical toolbox, applying them to increasingly complex problems.
This method challenges conventional education systems that often favor memorization over understanding and critical thinking.
Resources for Success
To assist learners in this transformative journey, the speaker provides a variety of resources tailored to different levels of understanding. Key recommendations include: