Beyond the Cube

Do you have trouble controlling your nerves, adopting habits, or meeting goals?

In this book, you will immerse yourself in the fascinating world of speedcubing through the eyes of Gael Augusto Lapeyre, an Argentine speedcuber with numerous South American records.

Main Chapters

1. Rubik's Life (pages 0–100): Join Gael on his journey, from his first attempts with the cube, through conquering South American Records, to publishing his books. Relive his emotions, challenges, and the key moments that brought him to the elite of this exciting mental sport, through texts, images, and comics.
2. How to Practice (pages 100–200): 8 years of experience distilled into proven strategies to improve in any discipline:
   • Lasting habits (without using motivation or discipline)
   • Organization, productivity, and goals.
   • Advanced learning and memorization techniques.
   • The impact of technology and social media on our lives.
3. How to Compete (pages 200–300): The psychological keys to mastering nerves, maintaining concentration, and finding happiness both in competition and in daily life:
   • Mastering the complex relationship between mind and emotions.
   • The true purpose of competing. Why do we compete?
   • How to redefine success and failure.
   • The importance of the present moment and gratitude.

"Beyond the Cube" is an invitation to look beyond the colored pieces and discover the profound lessons that a simple toy can teach about perseverance, discipline, mindset, and the constant pursuit of happiness. Whether you're a speedcuber or not, the tools and reflections in this book will be of great use to solve your own life puzzle.

For many speedcubers in the community, this book has already become their favorite:

"This educational and engaging read offers valuable lessons on how to apply what's learned from a hobby to face and overcome obstacles in daily life, making it useful for any type of reader."

— Leandro López, current World Champion in Megaminx; twelve-time World Record holder.

"A beautiful construction of memories that reveals how the Cube is much more than a simple toy for us. With impeccable parallels between life and speedcubing that transcend 'Beyond the Cube,' this book represents a huge advancement for the entire cubing community."

— Vicenzo Cecchini, three-time World Record holder; 12 SARs, 23 NRs.

“A magical journey to a very little explored frontier: that of crossing the highly competitive Rubik’s with everyday life. Ideas, inspiration and unmissable tips in the best speedcubing book written so far.”

— Sebastián Campanario, journalist of the newspaper “La Nación”, economist, writer of seven books and speedcuber.