Cubers side goal.

[dimwmuni]

Hello.

A friend of mine recently said "there was a kid on jeopardy who was like ten and he was talking about how he could solve a rubics cube in 29 seconds or something like that and i was like ha! (my name here)'s faster!" and it got me feeling accomplished.

I thought about it and I realized it wasn't because I was faster than the kid but instead that I made a non-cuber think speed cubing is not impressive anymore. So is this a side goal for all speedcubers, to make all non-cubers think it isn't impressive.

If you think about it speed cubing is exactly the same as any other sport or hobby, you're only good at it because you practice. Sure it is nice to have people more likely notice that you are good at cubing and it feels great to have a crowd watching you cube.

I guess I'm rambling now so to sum it up, my side goal in cubing is to make people view it not so impressive when they see someone speed cube but instead as another sport.

My question to you is what is your side goal in cubing?
Or alternatively
Do you think that there is only one goal in cubing and that is to be fast?

 

[miniGOINGS]

My question to you is what is your side goal in cubing?

Yes.

 

[cmhardw]

I know the phrase is cheesy, but it's how it was taught to me when I was first starting. My side goal is to "cube it forward." Essentially what that means is that I try my best to follow the rules below.

1) Try as hard as possible to get non-cubers to realize that the myth that you must be a sooooooper genius to be able to solve the Gordian Knot that is Rubik's cube is just that - a myth.

2) If someone asks me to teach them to solve the cube, I must do so.

3) Without being annoying about it, let those around me know that the offer always stands to learn how to solve the cube.

4) Try to always be positive and helpful towards those who are just starting, are beginners, or are learning. In the case that the person is not projecting positive energy about the whole cubing experience, or cubers in general, then this rule no longer applies.

Chris

 

[imaghost]

I think I saw that one, the kid said he could do it in 3 minutes... If it is the one you are talking about...

My main goal would to be just to impress people. I did magic before, but for fear of getting arrested for panhandling, and no possible transportation to any place that it would be legal, I just started cubing. my favorite thing is to watch the impressions of people watching.


My side goal would be a world record, but I won't get one any time soon.

 

[Shamah02]

Hello.

A friend of mine recently said "there was a kid on jeopardy who was like ten and he was talking about how he could solve a rubics cube in 29 seconds or something like that and i was like ha! (my name here)'s faster!" and it got me feeling accomplished.

I thought about it and I realized it wasn't because I was faster than the kid but instead that I made a non-cuber think speed cubing is not impressive anymore. So is this a side goal for all speedcubers, to make all non-cubers think it isn't impressive.

If you think about it speed cubing is exactly the same as any other sport or hobby, you're only good at it because you practice. Sure it is nice to have people more likely notice that you are good at cubing and it feels great to have a crowd watching you cube.

I guess I'm rambling now so to sum it up, my side goal in cubing is to make people view it not so impressive when they see someone speed cube but instead as another sport.

My question to you is what is your side goal in cubing?
Or alternatively
Do you think that there is only one goal in cubing and that is to be fast?

This is an interesting topic! I always find myself telling people how easy it is to solve a Rubik's cube. I always say something like "To just solve the cube is the easy part, solving it fast is when it gets difficult..."

I know the phrase is cheesy, but it's how it was taught to me when I was first starting. My side goal is to "cube it forward." Essentially what that means is that I try my best to follow the rules below.

1) Try as hard as possible to get non-cubers to realize that the myth that you must be a sooooooper genius to be able to solve the Gordian Knot that is Rubik's cube is just that - a myth.

2) If someone asks me to teach them to solve the cube, I must do so.

3) Without being annoying about it, let those around me know that the offer always stands to learn how to solve the cube.

4) Try to always be positive and helpful towards those who are just starting, are beginners, or are learning. In the case that the person is not projecting positive energy about the whole cubing experience, or cubers in general, then this rule no longer applies.

Chris

Yea, this is soo true. People see me solve the cube fast and automatically think I'm a genius or something. I'm always quick to remind them that anyone can solve the cube. It just takes patience and a little bit of memorization...

This is also true. I really met you for the first time at Horizons, and I noticed how helpful you were to not only me, but anyone else needed some cubing advice... Thanks man

 

[teller]

I know the phrase is cheesy, but it's how it was taught to me when I was first starting. My side goal is to "cube it forward." Essentially what that means is that I try my best to follow the rules below.

1) Try as hard as possible to get non-cubers to realize that the myth that you must be a sooooooper genius to be able to solve the Gordian Knot that is Rubik's cube is just that - a myth.

2) If someone asks me to teach them to solve the cube, I must do so.

3) Without being annoying about it, let those around me know that the offer always stands to learn how to solve the cube.

4) Try to always be positive and helpful towards those who are just starting, are beginners, or are learning. In the case that the person is not projecting positive energy about the whole cubing experience, or cubers in general, then this rule no longer applies.

Chris

That's perfect. Get rid of the "impossible" factor and get people interested. Sometimes I use the phrase "there is a trick to it" to entice them...get them beyond the miracle aspect and into the fun that is speedcubing!