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I like the writing here: very clear and useful.
I have a very simple problem when doing mathematics.
I want to write a proof. But I also want to save time. And so I miss nuances and make false assumptions and often think the answer is simpler than it is. It's almost certainly motivated cognition, rather than inadequate preparation or "stupidity" or any other problem.
I know the answer is "Stop wanting to save time" -- but how do you manipulate your own unvoiced desires?
Thanks for all the good advice! I think I'll try blocking off time (I've already started tracking how much time a day I spend actually working and found it was much less than I'd assumed) and also try the two-stage process (first try to get something, then try looking for flaws.)