The Benefits of Cubing?

[McWizzle94]

For me, it's fun and it gives me a sense of accomplishment. I also think, like most hobbies, it keeps the brain stimulated and stimulates creativity.

Agreed. I get a big kick out of blindfold solves. When I open my eyes, it's like seeing a Christmas present -- sometimes a really cool one, but sometimes a rotten fruitcake -- you never know for sure.

That's an interesting analogy.

 

[Escher]

ive learnt to appreciate that slowing down is a good thing. rushing everything often means you panic, and dont do as well anyway. if you just slow down and do things properly, if often takes just as long or even less time than it would if you'd rushed.
memo methods that you use in BLD solving (if you dont use visual) you can use for anything, exams, phone numbers, whatever.
its also very satisfying
one con is the fact that my girlfriend severely disapproves of the time i spend cubing when i should be writing essays...

 

[nitrocan]

It is said that if you cube enough, you can see the Smurfs.

you cant really make money off of it, so why spend so much time with it?

Seriously, trying to find a reason in a hobby is just meaningless. Then can I ask you what you gain by going to Disneyland, or to the movies?

 

[MistArts]

It is said that if you cube enough, you can see the Smurfs.

you cant really make money off of it, so why spend so much time with it?

Seriously, trying to find a reason in a hobby is just meaningless. Then can I ask you what you gain by going to Disneyland, or to the movies?

This can very well lead to asking the reason for life...

 

[shafiqdms1]

What are the benefits of cubing if there are any?

There are a lot of benefits. Lets see here:

Speedsolving- Finger muscles, hand-eye coordination, reaction speed, etc.

Blindfold Cubing- Makes better Memory, think faster, etc.

You also get publicity and attention when doing it in public .

These are the only ones I can think of atm, although I am sure there are a lot more.

Almost every middle schooler knows me now because the sub-school principal asked me to do it in front of everyone in the cafeteria.

Nice.

 

[cubekid57]

there really is only the benefit of having fun and doing what you enjoy. I cube because it is fun and I don't look for any benefits except to get better and go to competitions. If you are a really fast cuber, a benefit could be winning the world champs and getting money.

 

[Skrato]

What are the benefits of cubing if there are any?

The ladies. You get all the ladies.

Actually funnily enough, I find that girls who are, let's say, "at higher levels of intellect" find you interesting and enjoyable if you can solve a cube fast but try not to make a big deal out of it. Just a hint

 

[Inusagi]

Well, people thinks I am a geek when I am doing it for long. The real big quetion is "What's fun with it??". I mean, firstly you just think that you will get bored after solving it in a while, but then something keeps you down and makes you continue. This could be in an hour. That's the real thing that's hard to explain, and evrybody then think you're a geek even if you aren't (I think).

 

[MTGjumper]

People often seem bewildered by the fact that I strive to go faster. They think that once you've solved it once, there's nothing more to it, and a solved cube should be left to collect dust as a sign of your achievement.

Anyway, cubing has really change my social status. Most of my mates think it's pretty cool and want me to teach them, girls take an interest in it; those who already didn't like me have more reason (in their opinion) to dislike me.

 

[AvGalen]

A recent study showed that playing chess helps to stave of Alzheimer's. I'm hoping any activity that involves challenging the brain with pattern recognition and problem solving will have similar results, but I'm still playing chess, too.

At UK Open 2006 "an old man" walked in and asked if he could compete. Apparently his doctor told him to solve a cube 5 times a day to keep his mind active and if I remember correctly he had been doing that since the eighties. (He also came to UK Open 2008)

A lot of other reasons I agree with:
* Conversation starter (indeed especially with "higher intellect" girls)
* Travelling all around the world meeting many interestin people
* Great excuse to see many of my friends again
* Physical, mental and social improvements
* Helped me get a job
...
* But most of all, I just enjoy it

 

[Erik]

Copy arnaud's statements:

*meeting new people (girls too yes)
*seeing new countries
*traveling to new countries
*driving cars
*having fun with cubers! Some cubers are not just cubing friends
*keeping your brain from dying
*hand/eye whatever
*doing something you are not bad at

 

[mrbiggs]

I've actually found that multibld has helped me with studying as I'm more aware of what I have and have not memorized.

 

[MusicCube]

I feel that memorizing (algs) , and figureing things out really help my brain. I notice when I haven't been cubing for a while... my brain seems to slow down.

The social aspect of it is cool. I get to meet people etc. Also, regular people find it interesting. But it also a "Omg you have no life" thing.
Luckly, I do

 

[Swordsman Kirby]

Erik and I make money off of it.

 

[Arxel]

You can pick up a girl... Many of girls can not believe that you can solv so fast... They made eyes sth like this o_O and open their mounth :O
Than you start talk and... Then it's going easy

 

[Erik]

Erik and I make money off of it.

High five!

 

[amostay2004]

The best thing about cubing is that 99% of the world thing it's such an impossible thing to solve..and that's where all the benefits come from =) well except the money-making part that is...

 

[ExoCorsair]

It kills time.

 

[mrbiggs]

Erik and I make money off of it.

How, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[ConnorCuber]

Winning in comps