Serious Math Rule

Two Hundred Sixty Ninth Post: Serious Math Rule

There is an unwritten rule when attempting to do some serious math. This rule is that the mathematician (the one doing the math) must take a break from math for at least one day. On this day the mathematician is supposed to pursue other disciplines such as art or music. To break away from the nerdy-ness of math the mathematician may want to try a sport such as basketball or running.

Why should they do this? It is because when working on a problem you will probably see one key part of an equation or graph over and over again. This isn’t the best way to get a new look or new idea. So you complement the math with something that is creative.

I am going to take a break from math problems so that I can learn some new technical techniques for my web sites. Although I have cheated already trying to find a significance in the area of a parabola.

Some people think that math and drawing are different disciplines. Math being technical and drawing being artistic. The fact is they are opposites and that is why they attract and complement each other. Sometimes using other talents and skills are what you need to hone your creativity. So until you find that answer to the unsolved equation, hidden within your subconscious as you paint some happy trees... May the Creative Force be with You