I hope we'll be able to solve these problems before we leave. And when I say 'before we leave', I mean 'before we die'.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Erdos expressed urgency to solve problems before he died, highlighting his dedication to math.
- In plain terms
- He wanted to solve problems while alive.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize important work now.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What must you finish in your lifetime?
- How does urgency affect you?
Another view
Not all valuable work has immediate deadlines.
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