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lilsprocket · 10-23-2009, 04:34 PM

A good Friday to everyone!

I have been shy about telling people this, but I decided to put it out there. It's a big deal for me, anyway.

One of my childhood beliefs was, "I'm not good at math", which was drilled into me by teachers, parents and experience: public humiliation, homework sessions ending in tears (for everyone involved), and physical consequences for inevitably poor grades in math. I renounced math once I got to college and managed to get through without sitting through a single math class (it involved bribery sneaky strategery to get those credits! lol.)

For a while now, I've experienced an incongruity between what I'm doing and a more fulfilling path. Part of the shift will involve a career change, and a large component of this career involves some straightforward math. This thought scared the bejesus out of me until I realized that nothing is set in stone. I was holding on to poor math skills as a part of my identity. I finally let it go, found a compassionate tutor, and am on my way to getting the skills needed for my new career.

I am thrilled beyond coherence at being free of this mental shackle. Believe me, if I can embrace the mathiness, you can embrace whatever it is that's holding you back.

Thanks for letting me spill.

10-23-2009, 04:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
lilsprocket Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6	Math and Me. A good Friday to everyone! I have been shy about telling people this, but I decided to put it out there. It's a big deal for me, anyway. One of my childhood beliefs was, "I'm not good at math", which was drilled into me by teachers, parents and experience: public humiliation, homework sessions ending in tears (for everyone involved), and physical consequences for inevitably poor grades in math. I renounced math once I got to college and managed to get through without sitting through a single math class (it involved bribery sneaky strategery to get those credits! lol.) For a while now, I've experienced an incongruity between what I'm doing and a more fulfilling path. Part of the shift will involve a career change, and a large component of this career involves some straightforward math. This thought scared the bejesus out of me until I realized that nothing is set in stone. I was holding on to poor math skills as a part of my identity. I finally let it go, found a compassionate tutor, and am on my way to getting the skills needed for my new career. I am thrilled beyond coherence at being free of this mental shackle. Believe me, if I can embrace the mathiness, you can embrace whatever it is that's holding you back. Thanks for letting me spill. Last edited by lilsprocket; 10-23-2009 at 04:48 PM.