True that. It's definitely not easy or quick, but I think it is time well spent.
To use an investment analogy, any investment you do in learning math is guaranteed to succeed: it will never depreciate in value, and "owning math stock" will get you invited to some good clubs.
To use an investment analogy, any investment you do in learning math is guaranteed to succeed: it will never depreciate in value, and "owning math stock" will get you invited to some good clubs.