Presh Talwalkar (MindYourDecisions)

"Mind Your Decisions makes math and logic fun for viewers of all ages." <a href="http://shortyawards.com/9th/preshtalwalkar">Shorty Awards</a> 2017 Nominee Mind Your Decisions, I am Presh Talwalkar. I make math videos, many based on suggestions from people around the world. The videos are popular with math teachers, students, and anyone who wants to know the answer to the latest viral math problem! I have never accepted a single sponsor for the YouTube channel (through 2019). I would love to keep the channel independent and sustainable, and you can make that possible by supporting me on Patreon. About MindYourDecisions By way of history, I started MindYourDecisions in 2007 as a <a href="http://mindyourdecisions.com/blog/" rel="nofollow">blog</a> about game theory (the science of strategic thinking) and applying mathematics to make smart decisions (all will be well if you use your mind for your decisions and you only mind your decisions). In 2014 I regularly started making videos for a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/MindYourDecisions" rel="nofollow">YouTube channel</a> to explain mathematical concepts and cover viral mathematical problems in the news. The channel was nominated for a <a href="http://shortyawards.com/9th/preshtalwalkar">Shorty Award</a> in the category of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), and my fellow nominees included eventual winner Bill Nye; finalists Adam Savage, Dr. Sandra Lee, Simone Giertz, Tim Peake, Unbox Therapy; and other nominees Elon Musk, Gizmoslip, Hope Jahren, Life Noggin, and Nerdwriter. How You Can Support Making videos and writing mathematical posts takes a lot of time and research. In fact, many of my videos take 40 hours to make when taking into account researching topics, doing calculations, outlining notes, creating graphics, typesetting equations, animating visual elements, recording narration, video editing, soliciting feedback, revising drafts and re-recording, writing a corresponding blog post and creating graphics optimized for the web, and promoting each new video. I also use the money here to buy recording equipment, video editing software, animation software, graphical software, puzzle and game theory books, and to pay for the increasing cost of running a website (web hosting, newsletter, etc.). Most YouTube channels of my size have a staff of 5 people with a large budget and sponsors. I have never accepted any sponsors, and I'm glad to see other educational channels have followed my lead. I hope to stay sponsor free, and for a few dollars you can help make it possible. If you can't support on Patreon right now that is fine too! The best way to support these videos is to subscribe to the YouTube channel and watch all of the videos. This shows the world that people care about these videos, and it will help more people discover these videos. Thank you! "All will be well if you use your mind for your decisions, and mind only your decisions."

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THANK YOU! You'll get updates of new blog posts and videos. This is a great way to support if you get the blog posts and videos through RSS, email, or using ad block. I'll do my best to provide early access to videos as well--it's your chance to see the videos first and get my response before everyone comments!

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THANK YOU x 2! You will get updates when I make new posts and you can suggest a topic to post. I will personally get back to you with my thoughts, even if it's about a topic I do not post about.

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You can download the "Divide Numbers By Connect the Dots" ebook This is an exclusive ebook I have written just for patrons that shows a visual way to divide numbers. 
 
You also get all lower reward levels (feed with updates, suggest a topic). 
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Connect The Dots

You will get a discount on merchandise, and I'm hoping to send out other special rewards. If you are interested in receiving physical gifts I send out, please include your shipping address in your patron profile or when you sign up.
 
(an evolving reward level). In the past I was sending out copies of new ebooks, but I have not published an ebook in many years so this reward level was no longer relevant.
 
You also get all lower reward levels (feed with updates, suggest a topic, "Divide Numbers" ebook).

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At the start of the month, I will include a special thanks to you at the end of a blog post and in the description of a video I post on YouTube. 
 
You also get all lower reward levels (feed with updates, suggest a topic, "Divide Numbers" ebook, special rewards).

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