Master1243
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Not too sure if this is in the right forum, but I just wanted to know how has cubing helped some of you guys in the real world.
How has cubing helped you in the real world?
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cubing got me my current job. cubing will hopefully become my job.
its helped me with social skills and got me into travel. and I meet really cool people
Rcuber123
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So far I haven't used it for anything except impressing ppl.
Loiloiloi
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I got a free drink at a restaurant a couple of weeks ago, the waiter put it on the house.
Dash Lambda
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It's been a fantastic excuse for ignoring people.
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stress relief
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Typing.
But yeah, I try to cube as quietly as possible on the bus to not attract attention: "WWOOAH CAN YOU SOLVE THAT," but people come up to me as if they're my best friend: "ayyyyy the Rubik's cube kid again," in don't know if it's a good thing or bad thing.
But yeah, I try to cube as quietly as possible on the bus to not attract attention: "WWOOAH CAN YOU SOLVE THAT," but people come up to me as if they're my best friend: "ayyyyy the Rubik's cube kid again," in don't know if it's a good thing or bad thing.
4Chan
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Cubing got me a sick job
Except when people order hundreds of cubes and I'm super busy all the time.
Except when people order hundreds of cubes and I'm super busy all the time.
Dash Lambda
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And we all love you for it.
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I use my bld memo for remembering actual things
l-like totally not credit cards or SSNs or anything...
l-like totally not credit cards or SSNs or anything...
FishSaysMOO
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Just helps me when I get bored 
DELToS
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once I got a free dessert from a restaurant for solving a 4x4 in under 3 mins
DELToS
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oh hey our PBs are 0.02 seconds apart and we both use Valk 3sJust helps me when I get bored
Tycubing
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I use cubing when i am bored mostly.
Dom
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It's winter, so that means my hands are drying out and starting to crack. It also means that my dry fingers can't grip my puzzles very well. So that means I have to keep my hands moist with lotion (not the oily kind that makes the puzzle slippery, though).
So now I'm not plagued with dry, cracking sores on my hands this winter thanks to CUBING!
(I use Palmer's Shea Formula Moisturizing Body Lotion)
So now I'm not plagued with dry, cracking sores on my hands this winter thanks to CUBING!
(I use Palmer's Shea Formula Moisturizing Body Lotion)
It's a good question really. I'm unsure if cubing attracts a certain kind of person, or if cubing shapes people in a similar way.
Nonetheless, after over 10 years of solving these puzzles, I still find myself solving it everyday. I've found that it requires consistent thought and practice to improve, which is a principle that applies to so many things in life. If cubing can teach you that consistent, tiny improvements leads you closer to a goal, than that concept is incredibly important in life.
Additionally, the idea of "the obstacle is the way" or deliberate practice leading to improvement is a big lesson learned from cubing. When learning algs, practicing BLD for the first time, etc., it is somewhat hard mentally and sometimes seems nearly impossible. However, with lots of practice and hindsight, it is obvious that the times when I learned most and improved most were through the times where it seemed hard. To parallel this with language learning, I've found that when I'm studying vocab, utilizing new words, etc., it is hard, but that is where the real improvements are. Cubing has taught me this is the case with almost everything.
I think aside from the vast enjoyment cubing has brought me, the cool people that it's brought together, and the places it's gave me a reason to travel to, the idea of practice is what has been applied to my life in so many areas. And people who cube, more often than not, really understand this - because it requires a lot of practice to become fast at these puzzles.
Nonetheless, after over 10 years of solving these puzzles, I still find myself solving it everyday. I've found that it requires consistent thought and practice to improve, which is a principle that applies to so many things in life. If cubing can teach you that consistent, tiny improvements leads you closer to a goal, than that concept is incredibly important in life.
Additionally, the idea of "the obstacle is the way" or deliberate practice leading to improvement is a big lesson learned from cubing. When learning algs, practicing BLD for the first time, etc., it is somewhat hard mentally and sometimes seems nearly impossible. However, with lots of practice and hindsight, it is obvious that the times when I learned most and improved most were through the times where it seemed hard. To parallel this with language learning, I've found that when I'm studying vocab, utilizing new words, etc., it is hard, but that is where the real improvements are. Cubing has taught me this is the case with almost everything.
I think aside from the vast enjoyment cubing has brought me, the cool people that it's brought together, and the places it's gave me a reason to travel to, the idea of practice is what has been applied to my life in so many areas. And people who cube, more often than not, really understand this - because it requires a lot of practice to become fast at these puzzles.
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It has helped me to learn that I can do anything if I put my mind to it and to never give up.
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I was recently very ill, and hadn't cubed in a couple of years. Cubing has helped me to distract myself from negative thoughts and, while I'm on my way back to health, has been a great way to pass the time, while doing something positive, constructive, and fun!
When I used to cube, it was only ever 3x3. I've now discovered 4x4 in a big way, and love it. Today, it's megaminx day!!!
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When I used to cube, it was only ever 3x3. I've now discovered 4x4 in a big way, and love it. Today, it's megaminx day!!!
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