Can I go from weak at math to advanced math in a year?
I’ve had a complicated relationship with math my whole life.
I actually like math and find it interesting, but I’ve always struggled with it since childhood. I don’t fear math, but whenever I see someone who is really good at it, I feel a strong desire to become like them. It feels like math is something important that has always been missing from my life.
Another reason this matters to me is that my future education and career options will likely require strong math skills. I don’t want math to be the thing that limits what I can study or what jobs I can pursue.
I’m currently at a point where I want to change that completely. My goal is to learn math from the very basics all the way to advanced topics in higher-level mathematics. I’m willing to dedicate as many hours as possible every day for the next year.
I know this is an ambitious goal, and I’m not expecting it to be easy. What I want to know is:
- Is it realistic to make huge progress in one year if I’m extremely committed?
- What would be the best learning path from basic arithmetic/algebra to advanced mathematics?
- Which books, courses, or resources would you recommend?
I’m not looking for shortcuts. I’m willing to put in the work. I just want a clear path and advice lfrom people who have gone through a similar journey.