The Incredible Story of George Danzig Proves You Can Do the Impossible If You Don't Convince Yourself

There are difficulties in the way of each person. Moreover, these difficulties and problems could escalate into intractable tasks that would lead to despair. It must be said that these emotional reactions – that is, in an oppressed spirit – are perhaps the worst consequence of a pessimistic approach to the problem. All of this can be avoided if you change your mind. And as an example, we'll give you a short but very useful story from the life of a mathematician.

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George Danzig Bernard Danzig, an eminent American mathematician whose work made a significant contribution to mathematical programming, was late to a lecture on statistics one day in 1939 while studying at the University of California. Trying not to attract attention, Danzig quietly sat down at the desk and tried to understand what he missed.

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On the board behind Professor Jerzy Neumann were written the conditions of 2 problems. Danzig decided it was homework and rewrote the terms in a notebook. He had a hard time at home later. The tasks were really difficult, and Danzig often regretted his lateness. Having decided that the clue to the answers was voiced before coming to the lecture, the mathematician still did not give up and after a few days he overcame his homework.

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When George Danzig gave the notebook to the professor with the task completed, he did not immediately understand what it was about. Looking at the student’s notes, Jerzy Neumann looked at the conditions of the tasks with bewilderment for some time. The thing is, he certainly didn't ask that on the house. But he knew exactly the conditions. Since these were the conditions of 2 unsolvable problems! And Danzig decided!

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The funny thing is that it was thanks to his lateness that George Danzig was able to solve these problems. After all, if he got to the lecture on time, he would hear the authoritative statement that they are insoluble. He does not know what he is, nor does he know what he is today.

Interesting fact: This story was featured in the 1997 film Good Will Hunting.

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But firmly believing that problems have a solution, the mathematician did not give up and, making every effort, reached the goal. It turns out that the solution of the problem directly depends on the approach and mood of the person. If someone believes that the task is impossible, then the probability of achieving it is not as high as if he believed in himself.

On the other hand, if a person is absolutely confident in his own abilities, then what is impossible for one is quite feasible for another. The main thing is to believe in yourself, and then everything will work out!

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Life Wisdom: What does this story teach us? Of course, situations are different. And, unfortunately, not all difficulties can be overcome on their own. However, a positive attitude has not hurt anyone. Even if it does not correct the situation, it will always keep afloat. Therefore, it is important not so much zeal in achieving goals as the right emotional attitude, which in turn gives strength.