Advice From a Famous Mathematician and Babe Ruth Could Help Unlock Your Potential
These simple approaches to doing great work often go overlooked - but they could be just what you need to get it done.

By Aytekin Tank •
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.
The mathematician Richard Hamming said, "If you don't work on important problems, it's not likely that you'll do important work."
In the math world, Hamming was known as a rebel. But unlike Jim Stark, with his trademark T-shirt and pompadour, Hamming's rebellious nature was focused squarely on tackling some seriously knotty questions in early computer engineering.
Continue reading this article — and all of our other premium content with Entrepreneur+
For just $5, get access to a ton of exclusive content and resources that will help grow your entrepreneurial mindset. You’ll find:
- Exclusive content from our network of today’s leading CEOs and business strategists
- Receive our flagship Entrepreneur Magazine - free!
- No more ads, and get access to the Entrepreneur+ homepage
- Free E-books written by our staff and other industry thought leaders