"What I hope to convince you of [...] is that the practice of mathematics cultivates virtues that help people flourish. These virtues serve you well no matter what profession you choose. And the movement towards virtue happens through basic human desires: play, beauty, truth, justice, and love."Â - Francis Su
I compiled a list of tips and tricks for studying math effectively, backed by current scientific research. You can the study tips on the UC Davis mathematics website.
This is a link to a compilation of the AMS "What is..." articles, kindly compiled by Armin Straub