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no! It angers me.
Grrrrrrr...
Grrrrrrr...
moe darklight said:I'm pretty sure Einstein was gifted from childhood. People like to spread the "Einstein did bad in school and didn't speak until he was five" rumor around because it makes a neat story, but it's my understanding that he was always gifted in math; the school subjects he didn't do good* on were not math related.
* or is it "well"? ... grammar police!
yea that's true, I guess he wasn't exactly a child prodigy; just intelligent and interested.fourier jr said:i've never heard that he was gifted in math, at best he was good in math & average in everything else. that's what I've always read.
Some have said that the best research occurs between fields. Remember, genomics started in chemistry, but now it is it's own distinct field. Another example is bioinformatics. There are many fields of science that have yet to emerge.blackcat said:It's like, what can I do in maths that this guy can't? What research could I possibly do and do well that he hasn't thought of?
I can say from experience that some of these people are really awful at chess.Of course this is just one person. There are millions of better mathematicians than me but at least not all of them are geniuses (hopefully). Obviously the right attitude is to work hard to get to the level you want to, but it's still very depressing knowing you'll never be the best, or even close to it.
Darkiekurdo said:9! = 362 880.
5! = 120.
Sorry. :tongue:
neurocomp2003 said:i blame my environment and my parents for the things i have yet to achieve or failed to have. Thats what makes me depressed...not that someone is smarter or better...but they were nourished more in that aspect of their life in someway.
blackcat said:Don't get me wrong, it's not about being the best, I'm not arrogant at all, but if you want something you want to be the best at it.
As a scientist, my main goal is to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in my field. While it is certainly a great achievement to be recognized as the best, it is not the only measure of success. What matters most to me is making meaningful contributions to my field and pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge.
I see not being the best as an opportunity for growth and improvement. It motivates me to work harder and strive for excellence in my research. I also recognize that there will always be someone who is better than me in certain areas, and that's okay. What's important is that I continue to learn and improve as a scientist.
As a scientist, I am constantly surrounded by brilliant minds and groundbreaking research. While it can be intimidating at times, I choose to see it as a source of inspiration rather than discouragement. I am always learning from my colleagues and their successes motivate me to work harder and pursue my own goals.
I stay motivated by setting personal goals and constantly challenging myself to improve. I also find it helpful to celebrate my own successes, no matter how small they may seem. Additionally, I have a strong support system of colleagues and mentors who encourage and inspire me to keep pushing forward.
No, not being the best does not equate to failure. As a scientist, I understand that failure is a natural part of the research process. It's through failure that we learn and make progress. Not being the best simply means there is room for growth and improvement, and that is something I embrace as a scientist.