John_Maxwell_IV comments on Rationality Quotes April 2014 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: John_Maxwell_IV 01 April 2014 04:44:19PM 6 points [-]

I've noticed that one of the biggest thing holding me back in math/physics is an aversion to thinking too hard/long about math and physics problems. It seems to me that if I was able to overcome this aversion and math was as fun as playing video games I'd be a lot better at it.

Comment author: IlyaShpitser 01 April 2014 10:47:57PM 14 points [-]

You have to want to be a wizard.

Comment author: John_Maxwell_IV 02 April 2014 02:16:22AM 0 points [-]

This is your secret?

Comment author: Baughn 02 April 2014 09:16:16PM 4 points [-]

You have to want to learn how to be a wizard.

Comment author: ChrisPine 10 April 2014 03:51:34AM 4 points [-]

You have to like to learn how to be a wizard.