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#+title: Diving head-first into a difficult problem makes a bad start
#+date: "2021-05-20 20:32:49 +08:00"
#+date_modified: "2021-07-20 14:39:12 +08:00"
#+language: en


- while you can [[id:0dbfee88-cdce-48d1-9a10-23fc12d9bcd5][Refer to advanced resources when skill-building for a solid short-term goal]], a difficult problem is... difficult;
  you might see little progress compared to starting with a beginner's choice
- you can always practice [[id:2667d942-48b6-4d1e-b92b-15c2dab645ed][Switching between different topics makes new perspective]] between the two as [[id:12dc8b07-ed8b-46d8-bff0-a38d9f3cb83b][Diving head-first with a difficult problem is a good indicator of progress]] as you make your steps
- it can overwhelming with the amount of steps that you need to take
- you can mix other problems that doesn't need to be there and difficult concepts essentially comes from understanding the basics
- this is why you should [[id:05a39f96-fb1c-4d71-9be1-fc4c2e251e8f][Start small and improve later]] and [[id:92a10fe2-f4d1-4e5e-b5f4-3779db13a2e5][Create roadmaps to stay on track]] to prevent forming bad habits in the first place
