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CANNOT LEARN NEW IDEAS
By komurasaki, history, 4 hours ago, In English

Hello Codeforces,

I have an issue when solving problems. If I don't come up with a solution idea within 15 to 30 minutes, I quickly lose interest and don't try to continue or brainstorm at all, and I end up closing the problem. The problem is that my brain is unable to learn new ideas. I mean, even when I try to read the editorial for the solution and find the idea new, I tend to ignore the problem and don't solve it.

This issue started to appear when I began tackling problems with ratings of 1600 and 1500.

Any tips or advice?

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This means you aren't meant to code. What's the point of doing something you can't persevere through?

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    This is an extremely cruel and narrow-minded perspective, especially coming from a person higher rated than you by a massive 2 rating. If you wish to code, go for it! Perhaps you can decrease the difficulty of your practice, and build up to a certain level. Do note — improving isn't supposed to be easy. If you can't meet your supposed expectations, there is no shame in solving easier problems if the harder ones are not productive.

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have you ever diagnosed ADHD? because I have the same issue

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