<p>Self-important? I never even mentioned I could do it faster than him, just that he was doing it fairly slow. And honestly, if they are taking more than 3 seconds on a two digit calculation, they need to polish up on mental calculations…
Sleep deprivation, no matter to what extent, assuming it’s mild, can make someone go 3+ seconds on these mentioned arithmetic problem every single time. A mentor, no matter what level, shouldn’t hesitate too much on the subject being taught, else it signifies a non true understanding of the subject.</p>
<p>I have not jumped to any conclusions.</p>
<p>In fact, you are the one who’s making them all; I’ve never once said he was bad at math. Lacking in agility maybe, but that does not necessarily mean one is bad at math.
In no way am I trying to compete with others or try to make myself feel better. Why would I compete with my mentors? I need no reason to make myself feel better. Life is life.</p>
<p>And when have I said anyone is “ditzy” or a synonym?
I’ve never once said that I am better at math than anyone. Again, you’re the one jumping to conclusions.</p>
<p>And yes, I admit, someone who has had years of practice with the holy abacus will always be better than me, because I rely on calculators sometimes, and those who use the abacus regularly have my respect.</p>
<p>On your last example, very beautifully said, but the two do have some correlation, be it you like it or not.</p>
<p>Also, I thought it was obvious what I meant? I don’t know about you, but I use math just generally, so if there was any misunderstanding, let’s clear that up.</p>
<p>And, it sort of bothers me that you take such an offensive stance when I have done nothing to provoke you intentionally.
You seem to like to call me narcissistic, per say, but reading through your post, you seem to like to call me inferior and then to comment on how I am worse at mathematics than “someone who understands why I’m wrong.”</p>
<p>Good night…</p>