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- Students - How You Can Improve Your Study Results - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealIf you’re a student attending classes, do you ever find it hard to make yourself settle down and study? Do you tell yourself that you still have plenty of time before that big exam, and then suddenly you find that it's too late? Like most students, you probably put off studying until the ...
Views: 1804(3 votes) - Study Tips to Swear By: Goal Orientation, Not Time Orientation - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Marc DussaultWhen we are first taught to study as very young students, we are told that we need to put aside a certain amount of time every day to do our homework. This is something that is most likely an outgrowth of having a limited amount of time due to the fact that children were needed in the fields and ...
Views: 1313(3 votes) - Reasons Why You Shouldn't Cram to Study - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Marc DussaultWhen you are trying to study, one thing that can get in your way is time. Usually this is the reason that you end up cramming right before a test. So, you may be wondering whether or not cramming really does work. When people are preparing for a test or exam, many times cramming will turn ...
Views: 8326(2 votes) - How to Manage Study Workloads Effectively - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Marc DussaultLet's face it; nobody enjoys having to sacrifice a night out at the movies, just so you can stay at home studying. It would be even worse if you had to miss your favourite band's only performance of the year. Having said that, you could of course join the millions of others who choose the fun ...
Views: 1133(2 votes) - Improve Your Grades By Simply Reading Before You Go to Class - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Marc DussaultWhether you are going to be in a place where you are thinking about saving your grades or you just feel as though you need a bit of a boost as the semester wears on, you will find that one of the things that you can do to get your grades up and to keep them up is to read your materials before ...
Views: 4896(2 votes) - Numbers Do Not Stick In Your Mind - Pictures Do. - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Hal Wechsler“Numbers Do Not Stick In Your Mind – Pictures Do. Mark Twain “A picture is worth a thousand words,” is about 75% true. There are Power words that override the pictures because they are associated with our past experiences and ...
Views: 1961(3 votes) - My Favorite Two-Words R So-What? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Hal WechslerMy Favorite Two Words R – So What? One of my law professors once called me a Miscreant, and I could not get mad until I looked it up. It turns out I was evil, depraved, wicked, and base. Wait – immoral, degenerate, a villain, and a rascal. Latin: beyond belief. It was political. Get ...
Views: 1355(2 votes) - Why Does Criticism Make You Stronger? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Hal WechslerWhy Does Criticism Make You Successful? The #1 smartest thing Speed Reading teaches us is the power of Keep-It-Simple-Stupid. No insult intended – but we are all ignorant (dirt-stupid) about one-million vital causes-and-effects. We call it Knowledge-Challenged or Information-Overload. Did ...
Views: 1866(6 votes) - Is Einstein Right About Miracles? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Hal WechslerIs Einstein Right About Miracles? First things first, I know nothing about Einstein’s E=mc2. So I researched this much. Matter and energy are different forms of the same thing. One can be turned into the other. Oh yeah, “C” stands for the speed of light, 186,000 miles per second. Why “C”? ...
Views: 1371(3 votes) - Why Guilt Feelings Create Success - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Hal WechslerWhy Guilt Feelings Are Required For Learning And Success a) “It’s not my fault, he started it.” b) “Don’t get mad at me, I couldn’t help myself.” c) “My genes made me do it.” Speed Reading is a requirement for ...
Views: 1377(2 votes) - Why Text Messaging Will Replace Writing - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Hal WechslerWhy Text Messaging is The Future of English Speed reading is your secret tool for success. You and I both know how easy it is to criticize and be judgmental, but we get terminally upset when other folks call us weird. The U.S. is a Christian country, over 92%, so when you challenge ...
Views: 1806(3 votes) - Recession Proof Your Career With Training & Development on a Shoestring - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Avil BeckfordAre you an asset or a cost to your employer? How valuable and indispensable are you? And, are you recession-proof? Professionals who expect to progress within corporate environments today have to be able to stand apart from their peers. One of the ways to stand apart from the crowd is to ...
Views: 1823(3 votes) - Is Body Tapping Real or Surreal? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Hal WechslerDoes this make sense? 1. The first thing we do before we read or listen to an expert is examine his/her credentials – sorry, but I am a born and legally trained skeptic and contrarian. 2. Test it myself. Do the specific Mind and Physiological experiment on myself. 3. If it works and ...
Views: 1790(2 votes) - Is Willpower the Secret of Success? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Hal WechslerIs Willpower the Butterfly Effect in Humans? The author has been searching scientific research for five years to discover the physiological site of human willpower (a/k/a volition and conation). Volition is the act of willing, choosing of resolving. Views: 1720(2 votes)
- What's The Science of Smiling? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Hal WechslerWe constantly update the latest research on brain processing – and what it tells us about the simple – stupid, act of smiling is worth your time. Fact: you cannot think negative thoughts with a Echt (real) smile on your puss. Credit UCLA researchers with experiments proving the power of ...
Views: 3139(2 votes) - New Scientific Research: Believers Make Less Errors - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Hal WechslerNew Scientific Research on Benefits of Belief in a Deity? Let’s get on the same footing – whether the reader is personally a believer or not – this serious research authored by Professor Michael Inzlicht at the University of Toronto, has something important to teach us about our brain. The ...
Views: 1409 - Instant Problem Solving Strategies Anyone Can Use - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Vlad StivensonA person can find various strategies in solving problems either if it's something personal of it has to do with something that involves business intentions. Actually there are several ways that are being offered in looking into solving problems the easier way, probably the public library or ...
Views: 2395(1 vote) - Military Veterans Need a College Success Plan - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Dr. Stephen JonesThe Veteran’s Administration is providing additional funding to encourage more veteran’s to attend college. This is a great financial commitment but many veterans are intimidated by the thought of attending college. Most veterans fall into the adult learner category because most of them are ...
Views: 1976(1 vote) - How to Remember Names (How to Memorize) - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Ron WhiteDale Carnegie tells us that the sweetest sound to a person's ear is the sound of their own name and that everyone's favorite subject is himself. Knowing this how many times have you been introduced to someone and 2 seconds later cannot remember their name? Have you ever been at the bank, ...
Views: 3053(2 votes) - Two Speed Reading Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Steve GillmanThere are a number of speed reading techniques that you can learn quickly. The key to their effectiveness is not just in how well you understand the idea, though, but in how much you actually practice them. Here are two to get you started. Forced Speed Simply forcing yourself to read ...
Views: 1117 - Ideal vs. Real - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Awakening Potentials Inc Drs Tony and MarcelleRelate to this? A worker sitting at his/her desk and imaging how life would be better almost anywhere but right there - feeling unsatisfied with the present situation but also not knowing how to break free. Now ask yourself: Why anyone would settle for the mediocre and mundane? True, there ...
Views: 4936(1 vote) - DayDreaming is Your Greatest Asset - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Hal WechslerHow Your Brain’s Executive Network Wins After You Surrender Control Speed Reading Rules In 5th grade, Mrs. Crawford screamed out to the class, “Harold, stop daydreaming and pay attention. My 18-inch ruler gives you five seconds to answer the next question or face ...
Views: 2488 - Drop Out to Distinction - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2011 from Seann Vinyasa-BillsonIn 1986, I decided to drop out of high school and see what the world had to offer. This led to learning how to be a waitress and bartender and working at two excellent resorts. I traveled to Japan and taught English and while I was there, my love for learning was reignited. You see,for me,if ...
Views: 1640(2 votes) - These Seven Questions Make Geniuses - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Hal WechslerSeven Questions of Genius Speed Reading Rules Every year we read or hear a minimum of five (5) great ideas that would help us in school and in our careers. What happens to them? Our still-small-voice (Internal Dialogue) shouts at us – it will never work – this thing takes too much effort – or ...
Views: 1844 - Wanna Kill Procrastination? - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Hal WechslerMotivate Yourself to Ace Studying or Test Taking If you had a scientific formula to ace your exams and motivate yourself to study, and it took about five-minutes, would you use it? All of us have days when we are procrastinators, feel bored and tired, and just want to hang out and do ...
Views: 1027 - Speed Reading Promotes Higher Comprehension - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from david aylwinSome people find that they cannot pay attention and have a tendency to daydream when they have gone through three or four pages without remembering a word. One cure for this is to stop reading and deliberately seek some distraction, then return to what you were reading with renewed attention. ...
Views: 1354 - Advantages of Taking a Speed Reading Course - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from david aylwinPeople now spend an average of 6 hours a day reading at work - 6 years ago it was about 4. This is due largely to the proliferation of websites (increasing exponentially) and the increasing use of the web for work purposes e.g. research, decision-making, planning, justification. As a result, ...
Views: 1856(2 votes) - DREAM YOUR FINANCES INTO BEING - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Melissa ZolloHere is a special opportunity you won't want to miss. If you want to learn how to DREAM YOUR FINANCES INTO BEING without having to travel --- directly from Melissa Zollo, now you can. HERE'S HOW IT WORKS... Join Melissa Zollo for "SESSIONS" AWAKENING FINANCIAL SUCCESS Through the ...
Views: 1896 - Learn Spanish with Accelerated Learning Techniques - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Eleanor RossLearning Spanish is something that can take up a lot of time, especially if an advanced level is to be reached. It begins with getting to grips with popular verbs, grammatical terms and rules of use, vocabulary and nouns before becoming comfortable with irregular usages. Regular and consistent ...
Views: 3076(1 vote) - Trainers, Prepare to Inspire: Nine Tactics for Optimal Learning Retention - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshThere are nine basic processes for taking in information. Let's briefly explore each one to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each. 1. Reading has the advantages of being portable, and to some degree, self-paced. Review and repetition are effortless. Disadvantages include ...
Views: 1794 - When Push Comes to Shove You See What You're Made Of! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Dr. Erika DuffySo many people are being challenged right now. Changes are happening because they are "supposed" to happen. Change is all there is. People have lost or changed jobs; and because of this the're being challenged with relationships and health issues. You may have been one of those personally ...
Views: 1769 - Books Will Accelerate Success and Relieve Stress - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Marc KornBooks are powerful. They contain the condensed wisdom and skill of the brightest minds in the world. When you read a book at the right time in your life if it is the right book....it can literally transform your life. The right book can put you on the path to success or help you to cope with ...
Views: 1206 - Got Motivation #2? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Hal WechslerSpeed reading rules. Why would a divisional v.p. of a Fortune 100 company quit to join a start-up internet operation? What moves her to hock the house to be an independent entrepreneur? Why would a lawyer give up a lucrative partnership in a 500-person international law firm, to start a ...
Views: 934 - A Degree in Early Childhood Education—Is It Worth It and Is an Online Program Right for You? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Western Governors UniversityIf you’re a teacher or staff member in a childcare center or preschool and haven’t gotten a degree or teaching certificate yet, it’s likely that you’re weighing the pros and cons. Or, if you’re considering a career in early childhood education, you’re probably wondering what you’ll need to do to ...
Views: 2212 - How To Read Better And Faster - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2021 from Leon EdwardWhen it comes to speed-reading, you're basically covering two things: comprehension and the act of reading itself. You should not study speed-reading before you've learned how to comprehend and absorb information. Therefore, you should know how to read very well before you try to conquer ...
Views: 4852(2 votes) - Provoking Awareness - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Rebecca Ruark-HalsteadWhen was the last time you sat down and asked yourself some really deep questions, without answering right away? One surefire way to make the most out of your life is to let your mind open. Not open your mind. There is a difference. No, let your mind open. How do you let your mind open? ...
Views: 1368 - Accelerated Learning - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Gerard ODonovanHaving been a self-development trainer for many years I have come to the conclusion that when looking at the many life skills that humans need to master in order to mould for themselves a joyous, fulfilling and creative life, accelerated learning skills are probably the most important of all. ...
Views: 1639(3 votes) - Master Teachers and the New Millennial Mindset - by Submitted on May 22, 2010 from Zen BenefielIt is all-visible to each 'presence' within our entire population; however the effect of each choice in the filter of their own consciousness is often one of the ‘hidden’ processes that take place, regardless of the external activity. These are processes that one internalizes and rarely offers ...
Views: 2307 - Screencasts - Effective Technology Training in Enterprises - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Adward ChanWe had the rapid technology development of new mobile devices and platforms, virtualization, cloud computing, and more. But we also met the serious financial crisis in 2008. In enterprises, more and more people are upgrading their OA systems and products with new technologies. Nowadays high ...
Views: 1358 - Thinking With Brain and Body - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Hal WechslerThinking Requires Mind And Body? Picture talking to your boss at work; your primary goal is to figure out the meaning of his words and ideas. Wait – your brain is also predicting what he/she is going to say next. And you are consciously analyzing the intention of the speaker. But wait ...
Views: 973 - My Aha! Experience - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Hal Wechsler“Pop, can you help me with my homework? I got these five last words I can’t figure out how to use each one in a sentence. “ “Sonny, you come to the right window. Gimme your problem. It is just as important to know where to find the right answer, as learning ...
Views: 1410 - The Winds of Change Sometimes Get Stuck - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2009 from Rebecca Ruark-HalsteadLife is about different things at different times. It is retaining and developing what you learn in each experience that gets you to the next step of your journey, the next rung on the ladder. If you don't retain the lesson you don't move forward, or up. You remain stuck on the same rung or ...
Views: 1155 - Do You Spend 60 Minutes at Your Computer? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2008 from Hal WechslerWe asked for a show of hands and examples from a class of 30 highschoolers, whether they had serious stress in their daily lives. They wouldn’t shut up. We asked a class of IT executives about stress. Half denied it existed; the other half claimed it never ended. What is Stress The term ...
Views: 1162 - Got Eye-Floaters? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2008 from Hal WechslerThe Ophthalmologist answered: Floaters are bits of protein that pass along your retina like spots on a leopard. Past age 65 everyone has them. But when they are a new event for you, it may be a sign of Detached Retina. Are they ever a symbol of an Aha! Experience? He answered with a question, ...
Views: 11948 - Got Must-ibation? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from Hal WechslerGot Must-ibation? Speed Read Consider this: How many times this week have you heard the expression – obviously – introduce an answer? I counted eight on CNBC interviews in one day. When we start off with – obviously - you are telling the listener to shut up because your view ...
Views: 1261 - Benefits of Accelerated Learning - Not Only For Kids - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardTo better understand what is meant by accelerated learning, we need to first understand that the term learning refers to the process of acquiring knowledge by means of studying. Accelerated learning therefore means that the rate at which we acquire such knowledge is increased. In general, ...
Views: 3048(2 votes) - Got Summaries for 2008? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2008 from Hal WechslerHalf of the scientific studies I read in ’08 required a reincarnation of A. Einstein for full comprehension. The other half is clear as crystal, and memorable. The media knows that only 10% of the 310 million Americans are interested in science stories. They do not print 95% of scientific ...
Views: 995 - Got Learning? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from Hal WechslerSpeed Reading: Got Learning? Do you have an Inquiring Mind? We know the answer is yes - or you would be snoozing or playing video games. Are you aware that having an Inquiring Mind changes your brain’s structure and function? Experience and learning constantly rearrange your brain ...
Views: 1023 - Speed Reading: Got Affirmations? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Hal WechslerWhen I listen to anyone talk of a program or system to improve my life, my automatic reaction is, "Sure, right, and so is the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, and the guy in the red suit and his reindeers--Santa. If you check out your own reactions to new ideas, there is a human tendency to be a ...
Views: 2424 - Got Exercise? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2008 from Hal WechslerSpeed Reading: Got Exercise? Mae West, the sexual innuendo bombshell of 1930-1949 said three things you should remember, “I used to be – Snow-White, but I drifted.” (Me too.) “Too much of a good thing – is just wonderful.” (More money, please.) “You ...
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