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- 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: 996 - 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: 1231(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: 1780 - 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: 965 - 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: 814 - 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: 1239 - 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: 871 - 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: 975 - 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: 11447 - 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: 1029 - Benefits of Accelerated Learning - Not Only For Kids - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2017 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: 2274(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: 812 - 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: 774 - 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: 2095 - 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 ...
Views: 999 - Got Scared? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Hal WechslerSpeed Reading: Got Scared? Did you hear Secretary of the Treasury, Paulson? He just figured out that the $700 Billion he spent to bailout the banks to loan money to consumers, just did not do the trick. He’s not scared it is just, I am sorry; it was a nice try, but no cigar. If at ...
Views: 767 - Got Persuasion? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Hal WechslerSpeed Reading: Got Positive Persuasion? Executives in particular, and the rest of us most of the time, are in the business of persuading, influencing, and convincing folks, agreed? Salespeople of course, but lawyers and doctors have a vested interest in getting others to follow their ...
Views: 825 - Building Your Business On A Budget - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Paul HinesBuilding your home business can truly be a costly one. Each time you turn around you seem to spend every dollar you have on advertising and not getting ahead in your business. It basically will nickel and dime you to death. You really can't get ahead in your business if you have to spend a ton ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - Got Learning Skills? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Hal WechslerSpeed Reading: Got Learning Skills? How smart am I, when I just typed illiteracy with one L instead of two? Do I qualify as a certified illiterate? Nyet - because I have the spelling knowledge and corrected the mistake when I saw it. Tell me if you know that 10% of the U.S. population of 306 ...
Views: 762(1 vote) - Got Beliefs? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Hal WechslerSpeed Reading: Got Belief? If you are like me, you are not 100% sure whether the sun rises in the east or the west? I am weak in science and math, and have no intention of improving. Why? Because I am strong in law, clear headed analysis, and business acumen. Recently I saw a commercial by ...
Views: 761(1 vote) - Got Your Motivating? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Hal WechslerSpeed Reading: Got Your Motivation? If I ask you what turns you on, what moves you to action, and you answer Everything, you just made an enemy. It takes an awful lot to wake folks up from their day dreaming, and get them to use their left hemisphere for planning, logic and reasoning. Accept ...
Views: 684 - Immediate Gratification? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Hal WechslerImmediate Gratification About Your Future? Henny-Penny, the sky is falling. Washington Mutual and Wachovia have gone belly-up, and General Motors fell from $27.23 to $4.83, from 2007 to 2008. McCain admits it is all a mystery to him, and Obama looks presidential by being calm and promising a ...
Views: 1109 - Is Science Ever Wrong? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Hal WechslerDoes Science Admit Being Wrong? Do human cells have a memory different than our standard neural (brain) recall? According to Skepdic.com a contrarian organization that exposes urban myths offering facts without researched scientific proof. They state, Cellular Memory is a speculative notion ...
Views: 879(1 vote) - Got The Einstein Memory System? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Hal WechslerGot a Great Memory? Would it improve your learning and produce career benefits if you could absolutely, positively double your long-term memory? Ninety-five percent of students and executives learn the Einstein Memory System within seven (7) days, and are actively using it to ace their exams ...
Views: 1452 - Are You A Sheep Or A Billy-Goat? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Hal WechslerNot being one who quotes the Bible, gimme some slack. Mathews: 25:32-33. It says, the Sheep are given eternal life, but the Goats are cast into the Lake of Fire. The Goats have some personality traits somebody up there does not like. They are capricious, arbitrary, and erratic, plus flighty, ...
Views: 2318(1 vote) - Got Sand In Your Hourglass? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Hal WechslerDo you read the first three or four sentences of an article or report,and stop to ask (internal dialogue) the two-word valuation question,Who Cares? Fifty percent of us decide Go/No-Go based on the headline alone. How about the powerhouse question, WIIFM? (What is In It For Me?) I do it all the ...
Views: 967(1 vote) - Success, Money & The Ideomotor Effect - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Hal WechslerHave you ever seen a true believer using a Dowser to find water or oil? What about a seemingly sane person using a pendulum to answer financial questions? Yes, like the ouija board. According to the skepdic.com and other famous revealers of truth, the messages are caused by unconsciously moving ...
Views: 1852 - Got Autodidactic? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Hal WechslerEver hear of the term – autodidactic? Yes, it is important to understand this principle because it goes to the heart of all learning for students, and continuous education for adults. Short and sweet, autodidactic is from Greek and means self-taught. It places the responsibility for ...
Views: 2980(1 vote) - Transformation Aspects - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from MItchell L GoldThis is a message to those that are lonely and living in their mental or second state of being. The four states of being are physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. These states are affected by 15 senses - and each sense can be reviewed by conscious attention in the process of self ...
Views: 1676 - Got Optimism? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Hal WechslerIf you ask 100 folks if their glass is half full or half empty, meaning optimistic verses pessimistic, 99 will give you a positive answer. It is an instinct, part of our originally programming. Research over seventy-five years indicates our language, memory, and analysis (thinking) are ...
Views: 970 - Got Creativity? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2008 from Hal WechslerKids are constantly creating, daydreaming or asking questions. They can transform a boomstick into a baseball bat, rhythmically beat on pots and pans and enjoy their music, and find the resources to build a treehouse without money. By the end of their first year in school, creativity is mostly ...
Views: 674 - Got Self-Illusion? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Hal WechslerSelf-Illusions And Your Success Would Warren Buffet be insulted because you, and ten million of your logical friends told him his strategies are nothing but illusions? Half the psychological community thinks self-illusions are healthy to successful functioning in our Knowledge Economy. Why? ...
Views: 935 - Got A Stress Busting Strategy? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Hal WechslerQuickie StressBuster to Save Your Sanity Would you invest two-minute of your day to create a Firewall in your brain against anxiety, fear, and stress? Sure, it’s easy to say yes, but you need to do it for 21 consecutive days in order for this strategy to go on autopilot (habit). Do you ...
Views: 773 - Surviving College: Tips for Returning to College - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Sophia PetersA job well done on making the decision to return to school and attain your degree! Mature age students, also known as adult learners go to school part time because of family and career obligations. Mature age students are generally very passionate about what they are studying and that passion ...
Views: 1702 - Got Breathing? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Hal WechslerDo you ever give a second thought to your breathing? Unless you got COPD(Emphysema) the pro forma answer is no, who cares; it’s working just fine. Wait, are you going to give me one more stupid thing to worry about? See ya cause I’m outta here. I just finished half a book this ...
Views: 864 - Got Brains? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2008 from Hal WechslerGot Brains? “If you were interviewing applicants to fill a corporate job, aside from the obvious core competencies, what specialized knowledge would impress you?” We asked this question of three Speedlearning classes of about 32 students each at a Fortune 100 company. All 96 ...
Views: 749 - Using Subliminal Techniques To Accelerate Your Learning Powers - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2016 from Leon EdwardUsing subliminal learning techniques allow individuals to learn without putting in conscious effort. The technique is simple: expose a person to stimulus during a period when they are unaware that it is happening. For instance, a popular subliminal technique is flashing images across a screen so ...
Views: 3869(2 votes) - Got Stressbusting? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Hal WechslerIs it people, places or things that cause us the most daily stress? Listen to this: 1. “Adopting the right attitude can convert negative stress (distress) to a positive one (eustress).” 2. “As much as we thirst for approval we dread condemnation.” 3. “Every ...
Views: 805 - Got Two Brains? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Hal WechslerYou Got Two Brains? Dr. Paul D. MacLean (pronounced McLain) is the scientist who proposed humans have a Triune (3) separate but linked brain system. Based on evolution, McLean who passed on in 2007 at age 94, labeled the oldest brain the Reptilian Complex, the second oldest, the Limbic System, ...
Views: 762 - "Rapid Translation" In Language Training - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from B Rose AndersonMy name is B. Rose Anderson, and I teach English for world peace at my school, Word-Wide ESL Institute. I also hire tutors and train them in my methodology to teach their native languages for WordWide Language Tutoring Center. The schools are located in Ocean Beach in San Diego, ...
Views: 1971 - Technology v Education - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Hal WechslerThe U.S. economy is a horse race between education and technology, and the gap is widening between rich and poor Americans. Have you noticed unskilled labor (white, black and Latino) has lost its bargaining power in the marketplace? There are no jobs of last resort like ditch digging and ...
Views: 754 - The Musical Side Of Accelerated Learning - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Peter JulianYou may already know from earlier articles that 'accelerated learning' means finding ways to optimize the activity of the mind to enhance the learning experience. A proven method of doing so is to incorporate music in the accelerated learning curriculum. Some types of music may not aid the ...
Views: 1189 - Book Review: The Accelerated Learning Handbook: A Creative Guide to Designing and Delivering Faster, More Effective Training Pro - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Accelerated Learning. Accelerated Learning is a style of learning in which one learns and retains information in an intensive and shortened amount of time using various methods which allow you to read, retain, and recollect ...
Views: 2070 - Definition: Accelerated Learning - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Laura MonzoThe term "accelerated learning" is a very broad term encompassing diverse techniques, methodologies and approaches to teaching and to learning. Some methods which would generally be considered to fall under the title of accelerated learning would be: mind maps, Brain Gym or Edu-Kinesthetics, ...
Views: 6393 - New Scientific Breakthrough - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Hal WechslerBrain Wiring: And How Your Hands Influence Your Sight How to Double Your Reading Speed And Improve Comprehension Why California is Absolutely Scientifically Right California law requires you keep both hands on the wheel. No use of hand-held cell phones while driving. Humans see when light ...
Views: 696 - Two Significant Discoveries - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Hal WechslerTwo Significant Discoveries in 2008 You Can Use Yes or no? You and your Significant-Other will be trying to lose 10 pounds or more for the rest of your life. It’s a pretty good bet you will be testing one fad diet or another ad infinitum because 60% of the U.S. population (300 million) ...
Views: 799 - How To Learn New Skills For Life - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Hal WechslerCan you remember when you first learned to ride a two-wheeler bike? Was it a 1-2-3-success story? Did you fall off the seat, bloody your knees, and scream for your Momma? The most important question is – Did-you-quit? I bet you stopped crying, put a Band-Aid on your knee, jumped on the ...
Views: 695 - *** The Four "Insider" Keys to Accelerated Learning Success - by When you read the words “accelerated learning,” what comes to mind? A bespectacled “brainiac”? A teenager receiving a Ph.D.? The fact is you don’t have to be a prodigy to experience the benefits of rapid learning.
The purpose of this brief article is to give you a ...
Views: 3304(2 votes) - How to Raise Your Tolerance For Frustration - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Hal WechslerHow to Raise Your Tolerance For Frustration The CEO walked into the meeting with the bank officials requesting a line of credit of 2 billion dollars. He had the assets to justify the loan and the company had a past history of repaying all their loans. His application was rejected because the ...
Views: 2936 - OSHA 10 Hour Safety Course - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Peter M. AltuchThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) 10 Hour Course is the building block of any accident and safety prevention training program in the workplace. This 10 hour course is designed for construction workers, foremen, job supervisors, and anyone involved in the construction ...
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