What am I supposed to do to be better than what I am now?

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The discussion centers on improving problem-solving skills for aspiring physicists preparing for competitive exams for Int-PhD programs. Participants emphasize the importance of consistent practice in solving problems, referencing the books "How to Solve It" and Paul Zeitz's work as valuable resources. The consensus is that increased exposure to challenging problems leads to significant improvement in problem-solving abilities. The advice is clear: to enhance skills, one must engage in solving more problems regularly.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic physics concepts and principles
  • Familiarity with competitive exam formats for Int-PhD programs
  • Knowledge of mathematical problem-solving techniques
  • Experience with self-study and independent learning strategies
NEXT STEPS
  • Read "How to Solve It" by George Pólya to enhance mathematical problem-solving skills
  • Study Paul Zeitz's "The Art and Craft of Problem Solving" for advanced problem-solving techniques
  • Practice solving past competitive exam problems for Int-PhD admissions
  • Join study groups or forums focused on physics problem-solving to share strategies and solutions
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Aspiring physicists, students preparing for competitive exams, and anyone looking to improve their problem-solving skills in physics and mathematics.

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I want to be a physicist. It has always been my dream, but I am having doubts about my ability.

I am preparing for a few competitive exams to get into good colleges offering Int-PhD. I found that I am unable to even solve some of the problems. It becomes obvious when I see the solution. Is there any way to improve in solving problems?
 
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Solve problems.
 
johnqwertyful said:
Solve problems.

Or, to paraphrase Adm. Halsey, " Solve problems, solve problems, solve more problems!"
 
There are books about problem-solving, like How to Solve It or the one by Paul Zeitz, although they are for math, rather than just physics.
 
I'll second (or third) the advice above. I used to be terrible as solving those difficult problems (still am) but did improve greatly by trying to work on a lot more of them.
 
Thanks a lot. I will try solving difficult problems.
 

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