In the 7th grade, a pivotal moment occurred that ignited my deep-seated passion for cubing. A fellow student solved a Rubik’s cube that had been collecting dust in my house for years. My competitive nature couldn’t let that achievement go unchallenged. I spent the next week struggling, learning, and eventually mastering the cube myself.

Solving cubes was not just about following algorithms; it was about understanding the deeper mechanics and developing a systematic approach to tackle such a formidable challenge.