I've realized that I don't have enough iq to do competitive programming. I was doing it for fun but it's not fun anymore cause I can't improve.
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If you don't have fun doing it, then it is a waste of your time. This is true for almost everything.
Hello, I'm new to CP and aspire to become candidate master. May I know where did you practice problems from and learn common algorithms?
Just get started to any famous site.
Google is there.
And stop posting these posts and comments, google can help you a lot in these problems
I mostly practice on codeforces, recently started using AtCoder and did some USACO problems on-and-off. I guess you can find out about common algorithms through practice, and then find resources for them on CP-Algorithms or USACO Guide.
I think it is really important to upsolve problems if you want to get better! Good luck :)
Hi Naman, Just want to know how you filter problems on codeforces . Is you use any specific ladder or any sheet . I am just starting out with codeforces to practice .
Well, when I did serious practice, I just used to set the rating filter on the problemset between some range, and used to solve problems of that difficulty until I felt a little comfortable in that range, which is when I bumped it up. I think I started with 1600-1800 and went up to 1900-2200,which is the range I still find difficult.
Why set the bar so low?
i have a feeling that a lot of newbies think that just knowing a lot of algorithms is enough to be able to solve all problems.
Knowing lot of algorithms and having no practice is totally waste of learning those algorithms, there should be proper balance between learning algorithms and practicing.
One should practice a lot and give few hours in a day to learning new things.
Few hours for learning because you will be learning most of the things from questions and it's editorial.
It's my opinion though.
Mf just gave one contest and decided lol
Yeah, Mf has also solved only 1 problem (was really having fun ig)
i guess you should quit shitposting
You have solved just a single problem. I think you should also solve the second one and then decide what to do.
Stop showing your over smartness. He is asking for some genuine opinion. From the post it is clear that he has tryout some problems so obviously this is an alt account.
This comment will now influence people and they will downvote me :(
Saying that you just don't have enough IQ to succeed at CP is a very toxic mentality and it will only block your growth. In mind sports like this it is very natural to associate an inherent incapacity with one's performance, it is important to remember that any challenging situation can be overcomed with enough practice.
Having said that, I will suggest that, if you don't find joy in solving CP problems and only compete for the thrill of winning, you quit.
Otherwise, keep practicing and stay strong!!!
I suggest you watch this video by galen_colin
tbh I stop taking part in contest cause of my fear of failure and was not regular. Thanks for the video.
No problem man, there is no need to be fearful, who cares about your cf rating other than yourself anyway?
it is important to remember that any challenging situation can be overcomed with enough practice.
I only believe this is true up to a point. Probably everyone can make CM, but I don't think everyone can get past that...
At some point everyone practices as much as you and those who are smarter end up on top.
That could be true in some cases, but saying that to yourself won't make you improve. I'm not saying everyone can be a GM :/.
you have solved only one problem and given only one contest in your life and then you are deciding!!!!First job in your life should be to recover from anxiety and low self-esteem.Work on that
If you don't like it, of course.
But pratice is more important than IQ! I believe that everybody, including you, can! If you still like it!
You did just one problem till now, I think give it a try for more 3-4 months and be regular, then see are you interested int CP or not then decide.
You are deciding too early, get you rating decreased first :)
Since I didn't knew it is shit-post, I motivated him(which is considered bad here). Sorry for trying to motivate this guy.
I would rather call this blog "Shit posting" ! . coz this Mf had just gave one contest . How can someone decide so Early . And if its not fun then rather stop doing it instead of posting some random shit ...
I tried messaging you but It showed " You exceeded your quota of 2 distinct recipients per hour ".
So I am commenting, How can I do that, means how can i change my handle and color
Every week , I see this type of post.
If you are not enjoying it, it would be a tough path to follow but We are no one to advice leaving and pursuing CP, but what I can suggest is that you should upsolve the contests as much as you can and someday you will surely do good.
Good luck buddy :)
You took part in only one game and solved only one problem. Why not continue to solve the problems? Maybe you'll be interested.
If you are not having fun then quit cp but if you are about to quit just because you think you don't have enough IQ than I would suggest watching galen_colin's video maybe that will help This Is The Most Dangerous Mentality. Hope you discover what's good for you soon.
I'm sure a lot of you here know Colin, watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfUxtnJ0CaY. The point is, at least for beginners like me, half the CP battle is psychological. It definitely helped me to see and have my feelings validated by someone who had very similar, extremely toxic internal monologue in their CP journey as well.
In my case, I had underlying mental health issues for which needed to get, and still do, get help for -- this may or may not be the case for you. And if it is, then getting help for it is, in some ways, preparing for competitive programming. Athletes take tremendous care to maintain their physical health. We just do a mind sport, so doesn't it make sense to make substantial efforts to maintain your mental health?
But the bottom line is, our own psyche is almost never our friend, especially when we first start CP, and this is analogously true of your muscles when you first hit the gym.
There is objectively likely absolutely ZERO evidence that you're not cut out for CP. So why believe it?