Small Victories.

[Kilgore Trout]

I don't think there's anything more satisfying than finally pulling off a rusted-on brake rotor after several hours of trying to work it off.

What personal, small victories have you enjoyed lately?

 

[Brickjectivity]

I've finally memorized the formulas for permutations and combinations with and without replication. So...basically a small lifetime accomplishment.

 

[Twilight Hue]

I'm starting to understand what common core is.

 

[SabahTheLoner]

Finally getting around to reading the Inheritance cycle (Eragon) books again.

Picking up where I left off in Brisingr.

 

[Polymath257]

I've finally memorized the formulas for permutations and combinations with and without replication. So...basically a small lifetime accomplishment.

It's much better to be able to *derive* them from first principles.

 

[Quagmire]

1. Finally started learning how to use android, and I didn't smash either of my tablets against a wall in the process (although I really wanted to a cpl of times).

2. Went on a 3 1/2 day water fast about 2 weeks ago.

3. Started spending a lot less time here and and started spending time doing paid work online.

4. If I make it one more day I'll have a year without smoking.

 

[Polymath257]

I'm beginning to understand the basics of algebraic number theory. It has always been outside of my specialty and training in math.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I'm beginning to understand the basics of algebraic number theory. It has always been outside of my specialty and training in math.

Protip: X doesn't usually mean "10" in algebra.

 

[Viraja]

To me, the unconquerable beast is my weight.

Lost 10 of those pounds recently, in 2 months' effort... and going strong to lose more....

This is a huge accomplishment for me!

 

[Brickjectivity]

It's much better to be able to *derive* them from first principles.

I don't know if I would call this 'Deriving' but I use 4 situations: Locks, Lotteries, Billiard balls, and ice-cream scoops as per this web page: Combinations and Permutations Its not derivation like what a talented Mathematician would use, but it is a set of useful tricks to prime the pump.

 

[Quagmire]

4. If I make it one more day I'll have a year without smoking.

Made it.

 

[ADigitalArtist]

Caught my first trout last week. cooked it and ate it too.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Caught my first trout last week. cooked it and ate it too.

Is this supposed to be funny? Because I don't find it funny at all.

 

[ADigitalArtist]

Is this supposed to be funny? Because I don't find it funny at all.

I rated your post friendly... because you're just delicious.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I rated your post friendly... because you're just delicious.

You haven't lived until you've tasted me fire-grilled.

 

[Brickjectivity]

Yesterday I used a Sewing machine for the first time. Now I can sew like a trout.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Yesterday I used a Sewing machine for the first time. Now I can sew like a trout.

It's a good thing I don't swim like a brick.

 

[Debater Slayer]

- Last week, I went out and bought a sketch to start drawing as a way of doing something new.

- I recently completed my fourth year as an admin here. I love this forum, and it holds a special place for me. It's been a pleasure to serve it for that long.

- I ate three big ice cream bars today, but I'm still alive.

(Okay, that last one doesn't belong on the list... because it's obviously a big victory. )