Random Cubing Discussion

PandaCuber said:
Noncubers seems to love moo.
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Waterman beginners methode ( First Face on U, Ledges one by one ) is quite understandable to an spectator (they still keep asking why I don't solve the last edge of the first layer)

Non cubers, who at least tried to learn to solve the cube, are already very biased to love LBL (first face on U) (I suspect them to believe thats the only possible way to solve the cube)
 
How much about getting faster do people think is psychological? As in, you break your record, then after that you suddenly get loads of solves that were much faster than your previous record. Does it affect different people differently and can you fool your brain? Everyone at some time i bet has spotted in the corner of their eye that they are mid way though a very fast solve, then panic, and mess up. How does one combat this?
 
applemobile said:
How much about getting faster do people think is psychological? As in, you break your record, then after that you suddenly get loads of solves that were much faster than your previous record. Does it affect different people differently and can you fool your brain?
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I think it is very psychological. I can only get fast solves when no one else is talking and I am not thinking in words. I can (must) think about the solve, however, as soon as actual words get into my head like "what was that alg?" or something, or even completely unrelated thought I completely lose focus and the solve falls apart. I think that may be because I am a very auditory person and I almost hear the things I think.

applemobile said:
Everyone at some time i bet has spotted in the corner of their eye that they are mid way though a very fast solve, then panic, and mess up. How does one combat this?
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I call it PB anxiety and I have it bad. I have not found a cure.
 
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tasguitar7 said:
I think it is very psychological. I can only get fast solves when no one else is talking and I am not thinking in words. I can (must) think about the solve, however, as soon as actual words get into my head like "what was that alg?" or something, or even completely unrelated thought I completely lose focus and the solve falls apart. I think that may be because I am a very auditory person and I almost hear the things I think.

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I completely get this. My best times are when i'm getting tired and just solving on auto pilot. When i am alert i say the name of the colour piece i am looking for in my head.
 
applemobile said:
I completely get this. My best times are when i'm getting tired and just solving on auto pilot. When i am alert i say the name of the colour piece i am looking for in my head.
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Yeah, I'm most helped when I have my massive noise blocking headphones on playing classical, jazz, and fusion instrumentals. No lyrics = maximum focus. And it helps me get into a groove, which I guess is the same as your auto-pilot.
 
I actually practice my solves while watching TV or a movie. When I do a timed solve it is stressing because I HAVE to get this and that done (cross, F2L) in a certain amount of time. Without that stressor I actually believe I solve the cube faster because I am relaxed enough to actually take in the things that I see instead of looking frantically.
 
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