A SPEEDCUBER'S JOURNEY TO ELITE PERFORMANCE—AND THE LIFE LESSONS LEARNED ALONG THE WAY What can solving a Rubik’s Cube teach you about building habits, handling competition anxiety, and finding real happiness? In this book, you'll dive into the world of speedcubing through the eyes of Gael Lapeyre, an Argentine speedcuber with multiple South American records. But this isn't just about cubes—it’s about the principles behind getting better at anything. THE JOURNEY IS STRUCTURED IN THREE PARTS: Rubik's Life (pages 0-100): Follow Gael's journey from picking up his first cube to breaking South American records and publishing his books. Experience the setbacks, emotions, and breakthroughs that shaped his path to elite performance — brought to life through stories, images, and comics. - How to Practice (pages 100-200): Eight years of experience distilled into practical strategies you can apply to anything: Building habits that actually stick — without relying on motivation or willpower - Organization, productivity, and goal-setting systems that work - Powerful learning and memorization techniques - How to deal with technology and social media without losing focus - How to Compete (pages 200-300): The psychology of high performance—how to master nerves, stay focused, and find fulfillment in competition and everyday life: Understanding how thoughts shape emotions - Rethinking success and failure - The true purpose of competing - The power of presence and gratitude Whether you're a speedcuber looking to level up your mental game or simply looking for practical tools to improve your life, this book will help you solve your own life puzzle. WHAT SPEEDCUBERS ARE SAYING: "Valuable lessons on applying what's learned from a hobby to overcome obstacles in daily life." ~ Leandro López , current World Champion in Megaminx; twelve-time World Record holder. "A compelling narrative that reveals how the Cube transcends its colorful pieces... a huge step forward for the cubing community." ~ Vicenzo Cecchini , three-time World Record holder; 12 SARs, 23 NRs. "A magical journey to a largely unexplored frontier: bridging competitive speedcubing and everyday life. The best speedcubing book written so far." ~ Sebastián Campanario, journalist of the newspaper “La Nación”, economist, writer of seven books and speedcuber.