I think this is good advice. I tried to read parts of CLRS a few years ago but could not wrap my head around the work. The mathematical prerequisites needed for

I think this is good advice. I tried to read parts of CLRS a few years ago but could not wrap my head around the work. The mathematical prerequisites needed for CLRS gave me an end point to guide my self learning to focus on specific areas: algebra (linear and elementary), calculus 1, combinatorics / probability, discrete math, propositional logic.