Many have spoken about a “mathematical maturity” that people somehow gain, that lets them learn and do rigorous mathematics. Indeed, I remember a sudden jump in my mathematical ability after reading the first couple chapters of Rudin’s undergrad real analysis book, after which all other math felt easy in comparison.
Many have spoken about a “mathematical maturity” that people somehow gain, that lets them learn and do rigorous mathematics. Indeed, I remember a sudden jump in my mathematical ability after reading the first couple chapters of Rudin’s undergrad real analysis book, after which all other math felt easy in comparison.