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Rubik’s Cube

The skills and formulas you know hold magic.

David Gane
David Gane

Being able to solve a Rubik’s Cube is an interesting skill. Not everyone can do it, and doing it in front of someone who doesn't know how it's done can seem impressive.

It feels like a magic trick.

But with a bit of practice, you can do it quickly. Once you know the order of the moves and the algorithms, it doesn’t become that hard. In fact, it becomes a little boring.

But that doesn’t stop it from being magical for the person watching.

Keep that in mind with any of the skills you’ve learned.

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Co-writer of the Shepherd and Wolfe young adult mysteries, the internationally award-winning series, and teacher of storytelling and screenwriting.

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