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How to Solve It
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Polya's classic guide to mathematical problem solving, laying out general heuristics for understanding, planning, and reflecting on problems. Terence Tao cites it as a book he himself learned from while competing at the Mathematics Olympiads, recommending it for its emphasis on transferable strategies.
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Terence Tao
“There are of course several other problem-solving books, such as Polya's classic 'How to solve it', which I myself learnt from while competing at the Mathematics Olympiads.”
On his career-advice page, Tao names it as a problem-solving book he personally learned from.
- Patrick Collison