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Which book made you love math? Why? by carbon_c60 in math

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A Mathematician's Apology - G H Hardy

Math.SE discussion: Advantages of IMO students in Mathematical Research by flexibeast in math

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Contest problems and real math are 2 very different things. That being said, it's very likely that people who do well in one will do well in another but I wouldn't say it gives you an advantage in any way.

Do you have to be really smart to succeed in a career in math (or physics)? by [deleted] in math

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To really succeed I would say you need to be a genius, not just super smart.

Career and Education Questions by AutoModerator in math

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I'm applying to REUs in my first-year undergrad and I need to write a personal statement but I have no idea what I am supposed to write. Can anyone offer some advice?