on math in the shower - by Rachel Chen - eyes full of stars
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why loving math is so much more
An educator and a role model deeply admired by many (including myself) in the math olympiad community states that an early indicator for mathematical success is if a student thinks about math while showering. This year (2024), I’ve thought about math in the shower maybe twice. In 8th and 9th grade, when I first read Evan’s writings and was beginning my math journey, this number was much higher. Does that mean I somehow liked math more and lost my potential in these few years? I don’t think so; in fact, I feel as if I only recently discovered the intrinsic reasons I love math, allowing me to…
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