I've enjoyed solving PE problems. I think I managed to clear about 50 of them, before loosing interest. To be honest, I think they are simply too hard for most

I've enjoyed solving PE problems. I think I managed to clear about 50 of them, before loosing interest. To be honest, I think they are simply too hard for most average programmers, like myself. I only really have highschool level math skill, and when I get stuck, I don't even know what to look for or read up on. I'm simply too far removed from the level required. I do enjoy the learning aspect though, so what I feel is missing most of all, is a way to figure out what to study, in order to solve a problem, without giving away the solution.