Don't be afraid to take an unfamiliar path.  Sometimes they're the ones that lead you to the best places.

Mathematics Is not a spectator sport. The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics.

The temptation to quit will be the greatest when you are about to succeed

A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.

Fall down seven times, stand up eight.

Work ethic is important, because, unlike intelligence, athleticism, or charisma, or any natural attribute, it’s a choice.

Focus on progress, not perfection. Practise a little bit every day - little and often  Slow and steady wins the race.

There is great wisdom in being able to realise that you don’t understand something before it goes too far.

Don't expect to be good at maths or understand things straight away. Be patient and persistent. Rome wasn't built in a day, but they worked on it every single day. 

Success is the sum of small repeated efforts, day in and day out.

The greatest enemy to human potential is your comfort zone

Don't fear failure, fear being in the same exact same place next year as you are now.

You can hire a tutor but you can't hire someone to practice for you.

I have not failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

Practice makes comfort. Expand your experiences regularly so every stretch won't feel like your first.