Math’s challenges are as sure as the tide
Just a matter of when, so why not decide?
To embrace these challenges as ways to grow
‘Tis folly to ignore what you already know.
Make a vow to adapt to the crises of math
There’s no reason to suffer more stress or strife
Quite often math becomes a blessing in time
While making you wiser in pursuit of your prime.
No math is impossible, no one is exempt
You can step out in faith or shrug with contempt.
Math comes in cycles, no two are the same
To claim nothing’s new is a naïve game.
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Plus a noble purpose to guide you each day
And give life meaning as you forge your way
For most things are math, it’s a natural law
You can believe this is truth or stand there in awe.
It may be uncomfortable, it may cause pain–
But won’t giving up be a greater strain?
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Be willing to risk and you’re bound to find
More courage and strength from a positive mind
Be bold, be daring, be receptive to math
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Get out of the rut, seek a new vitality
Move beyond the old to a fresh reality.
Ah, math has challenges, they won’t disappear
Rise up to greet them and conquer your fear.
The choice is simple, it’s as clear as can be:

Will you master math or will math master you?

Adapted from Dick Bigg’s, “Will I Master Change, or Will Change Master Me?”