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title: On struggle in mathematics
description: Reflections from reading Math for Human Flourishing
date: 2025-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
tags:
  - mathematics
  - reading
  - education
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Encountered "struggle" from *Math for Human Flourishing* during our reading group today. It reminded me of this lovely video by Courtney Gibbons.

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I was a little alarmed that the original tweet no longer exists: very glad to have found it on Youtube!

The idea that struggle is an integral part of doing mathematics — not a sign of failure — is something I wish more students internalized early.

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*Originally posted on [Twitter](https://x.com/neeldhara/status/1942995589370659117)*

