Hey everyone! I often find myself struggling when I encounter a new problem. Instead of diving in and trying to solve it on my own, I usually turn to the internet first to see how others have tackled similar issues. I worry this habit might be diminishing my ability to think critically, especially when faced with a genuinely new challenge that hasn't been answered online. I'm curious if anyone else feels this way and, for those who have managed to overcome this reliance, what strategies have worked for you? Thanks for your input!
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It sounds like you're overthinking it a bit. A good approach could be to set a timer for yourself—maybe 30 minutes—to try and solve the problem independently before looking anything up. Just putting down any solution, no matter how messy, can really help your understanding grow over time. It's all about getting the repetitions in and allowing yourself to make mistakes along the way.
That sounds interesting, but why specifically 30 minutes? I often feel like I take longer to work through problems, which just adds to my self-doubt.