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YesWeHaveNoTomatoes t1_j9i36ow wrote

Reply to comment by climatelurker in want to work at nasa but math is not my strong suit, any tips? by jiraiya_myoboku

In some Asian countries kids are taught that everyone can learn any amount of math just by putting in however much effort is required. And anyone can learn piano, basketball, etc. Natural talent helps by making it easier, but everyone can learn it; no one is incapable.

On the other hand for a competitive job OP would probably be better served by focusing their effort on things that are easier for them to be really, really good at. NASA isn't hiring satellite engineers to design educational programs or sweet talk congresscritters into more funding or etc.

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TheLit420 t1_j9jg1i5 wrote

This is the right attitude to have. Not too many are born with a smooth brain. You just need to apply yourself as much as you can to become what you what to become.

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