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<p>I disagree. I had a lot of trouble with proofs when I first started, and got confused really easily. But last year for example, I got A’s in my 5 proof-based classes. The thing is that math in high school seems to be taught as a series of algorithms and formulas, and there’s little emphasis on understanding and why things work. So when you first encounter proofs, of course it’s going to be hard, you’ve never seen them before. It’s not a big deal, and as you spend more time, you’ll get the hang of it.</p>
<p>Also, just to clarify something, applied math is just as proof-based as pure math. The difference comes from the motivation of the subject matter.</p>