rubikmaster
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So this is something I've been thinking about recently. When you look at world class athletes like sprinters, swimmers, weightlifters, high jumpers, long jumpers, arrow shooters, gymnasts etc., very explosive sports basically, you can't help but think about the insane amount of focus these athletes need to have in order to perform at their absolute best. Once they get in their "zone" they're able to perform amazing things. And of course, this also applies to "mental" sports like chess, memory competitions, etc.
I think all of this also might have some correlation with speedcubing as well. I feel like these solvers that turn at amazing speeds of 10+ tps with insanely quick lookahead and recognition have to be very aware of how they're interacting with cube. I think their focus is on a much higher lever than other cubers. And even though this is something they've done thousands of times before just like all these sports competitors their mind still needs to be in a certain "state" for them to be able to perform with such skill.
Now, this may not be limited to the fastest cubers. A cuber that averages 20 seconds will still find it just as hard to achieve perfect mental focus in order to be able to achieve good times. But the final point I'm trying to make is that this ability to achieve high focus is what sets apart the people who improve very quickly from the people who don't and in the end it separates the best cubers from the rest. The ones that that can utilize this ability in each and everyone of their solves are the ones that will "outrun" those who don't treat their solves so seriously. Yet, the funny thing is, most people who do use such techniques probably don't even realise that they're doing it.
Anyway, this topic is quite abstract so it wasn't very easy to put it all into words, but I hope you understood most of what I was trying to portray here. Anyway, tell me what you think. Do you agree/disagree? Would you define this concept a little differently. Have you guys actually notices something like this in your practice. That moment when you achieve full focus, you're on a roll and you're suddenly achieving much better times than usual. I'm interested to hear your thoughts.
I think all of this also might have some correlation with speedcubing as well. I feel like these solvers that turn at amazing speeds of 10+ tps with insanely quick lookahead and recognition have to be very aware of how they're interacting with cube. I think their focus is on a much higher lever than other cubers. And even though this is something they've done thousands of times before just like all these sports competitors their mind still needs to be in a certain "state" for them to be able to perform with such skill.
Now, this may not be limited to the fastest cubers. A cuber that averages 20 seconds will still find it just as hard to achieve perfect mental focus in order to be able to achieve good times. But the final point I'm trying to make is that this ability to achieve high focus is what sets apart the people who improve very quickly from the people who don't and in the end it separates the best cubers from the rest. The ones that that can utilize this ability in each and everyone of their solves are the ones that will "outrun" those who don't treat their solves so seriously. Yet, the funny thing is, most people who do use such techniques probably don't even realise that they're doing it.
Anyway, this topic is quite abstract so it wasn't very easy to put it all into words, but I hope you understood most of what I was trying to portray here. Anyway, tell me what you think. Do you agree/disagree? Would you define this concept a little differently. Have you guys actually notices something like this in your practice. That moment when you achieve full focus, you're on a roll and you're suddenly achieving much better times than usual. I'm interested to hear your thoughts.
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