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title: "An Outstanding Math Trick That Will Blow Your Mind"
source: "https://medium.com/@kennywallet/an-outstanding-math-trick-that-will-blow-your-mind-d5404e15f846"
author:
  - "[[Angel Wills]]"
published: 2024-09-11
created: 2024-10-29
description: "Alright, buckle up, because I just stumbled upon this simple math trick that’s guaranteed to surprise (and probably confuse) your friends! Think about it: This simple sequence of numbers follows a…"
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## And How It Connects to Life and Psychology

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Alright, buckle up, because I just stumbled upon this simple math trick that’s guaranteed to surprise (and probably confuse) your friends!

It’s one of those tricks that’s so simple but feels like you’ve just unlocked a secret superpower.

## **Here’s how it goes:**

Grab someone, friend, family, or coworker, and give them a calculator.

Then, **tell them to type any three-digit number,** like 526.

*Got it?*

Now here comes the fun part.

Tell them to repeat those three digits to get a six-digit number.

So, 526 becomes 526526.

Then, with a smirk, you casually say, “That number will divide perfectly by 13.”

Watch as they punch it in and stare at the screen in disbelief.

**But you’re not done yet.**

Next, say, “Now divide that number by 11.” Again, they’ll check, and the result will be spot on.

**Finally**, hit them with, “Your answer will now divide exactly by 7.”

*The ultimate reveal?* The final result will be the **exact** three-digit number they started with — 526!

Every. Single. Time.

## Now, here’s why this isn’t just a fun party trick.

Think about it: This simple sequence of numbers follows a hidden structure and pattern that works, no matter what three-digit number you start with.

And that, my friends, **is exactly how life and psychology work**, too.

In psychology, patterns guide so much of what we do, our thoughts, behaviors, even relationships.

Just like this math trick, we often operate on auto-pilot, not realizing the “rules” we’re following until someone points them out.

Whether it’s habits we form or how we approach challenges, our minds love patterns.

And sometimes, we need a little trick (or wake-up call) to see the bigger picture.

**Life, like this math trick**, has its own rhythms and hidden structures.

When we figure them out, we start to feel more in control, whether it’s navigating relationships, managing emotions, or achieving goals.

Just like dividing that big number and being amazed by the result, once we understand the patterns in our lives, everything seems to fall into place.