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I didn’t expect a simple 9x9 grid to become a source of joy in my life. Honestly, numbers have never been my thing. I’m the person who skipped math homework as a kid and avoided statistics in college. Yet somehow, a game made entirely of numbers found its way into my evenings, quietly changing the way I think and unwind.

This isn’t about becoming a math genius. It’s about small victories, frustration, patience, and that oddly satisfying click when everything falls into place.

First Encounter: Curiosity More Than Intent
The Accidental Download

It all started when I downloaded a puzzle app without really looking at it. I was browsing late at night, avoiding work emails, and looking for a distraction. One of the games caught my eye: a grid filled with numbers and empty squares. “Why not?” I thought. Little did I know, this game—Sudoku—would soon become my nightly ritual.