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I stand by it, if you're not prepared for exhaustive (and exhausting) problem-solving then don't start down this road, try something easier like Philosophy or b

• jimmyvalmer 7y ago
  Have you written a maths textbook? Do you know how arbitrary some of those exercises can be? Most textbook writers cobble together sundry, some of which have only the slightest relevance to the chapter at hand. Maths generally is a leisurely pursuit, particularly when "self-studying", and will not require slavish turning of all stones.
  • m4rtyr 7y ago
    I agree with you. Doing everything is not always the best option for many people. If you can do it, great. But sometimes it's better to just do the most important exercises that are the most mentally stimulating and interesting, rather than invest time in the less interesting ones.