Accelerated Learning Techniques

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Accelerated Learning Techniques
Contents
1 Brian Tracy
2 Self Help
3 Summary
3.1 Chapter 1
3.2 Chapter 2
3.3 Chapter 3
3.4 Chapter 4
3.5 Chapter 5
3.6 Chapter 6
3.7 Chapter 7
3.8 Chapter 8
3.9 Chapter 10
3.10 Chapter 11
Brian Tracy
Self Help
Summary
Methods to learn faster, read faster, and write faster.
Chapter 1
The Learning Revolution Chapter 1
Book Recommendation: Accelerated Learning by Collin Rose You learn best in a low stress environment you
can make best your own personal learning style We are in the information age, we went from muscle power to
mind power A factory can become obsolete over night by a change of technology, however your mind just
changes "The greatest wealth creation exists between your ears" Greatest asset is learning ability In the 50s,
the old paradigm common thought that each person had: The Learning years - school and education The earning
years - the time you worked The yearning years - the time to relax and retirement People today will have 5 full
careers, 14 full time jobs All knowledge for current jobs are becoming obsolete at 40% per year A new
graduate from a high tech University is more qualified to do the job of a engineer of 30 years because jobs continue
to change at a rapid pace Continue to learn after school, for purposes of higher salary and competitive edge
"today, nobody can expect full time employment, however they can become forever employable"
Think of yourself as self-employed, you sell your service to your current employer You are in charge of
marketing, finance, training, r and d, maintenance of your own service You are paid for the value of your own
services
The 7 buzz words for change in large companies (The Big R's) Reorganization - to move people around so they
produce more Restructuring - discontinue things customers aren't willing to pay for, moving greater resources to
places to get greater value that customers are willing to pay for Reengineering - downsizing, eliminating not useful
or inefficient inputs to get more outputs Reinventing - looking to see what to do if they had to start over today,
looking into the future to see what they have to do to be successful in the future Revaluation - checking if this is
the real business they want to be in Refocusing - concentrating their time, activities, and resources so they can do
what they are excellent at Regain control - being proactive about their direction
The Big R's should be used in your own company Look at the R's every 6 months and they should change
Fears of insecurity are at an all time high because of the change in the world The reason people are afraid is
because they are worst off, that is why most people try to fight off change, they feel that they will become unsecure
Gap analysis - Where you are now and where you want to be, figure out how to fill the gap "What is holding me
back to reaching my goal?"
Experience of personal growth is one of the greatest motivators - Harvard University When people stop learning
they begin to stagnate, gain more fear, be more stressed, and tend to be more worried
1. You can learn anything you need to be what you want to be 2. Learning how to learn is the smartest thing to
learn, it is the key ability to make everything else possible in your life 3. Everybody can learn better, faster, and
easier if they figure out how they learn and how their brain works 4. Your intelligence is not fixed, it is a muscle, you
have to exercise it 5. To earn more, you need to learn more, there is no limit to how much you can learn therefore
there is no limit how much you can earn 6. You can achieve any goal, solve any problem by acquiring any skill that
is required for that situation
Chapter 2
You Are a Genius Chapter 2
The average person gets by with 2% of their mental potential - Stanford Brain Institute The brain is a super
computer without a manual
You actually have 3 brains The reptilian brain: primitive brain sense of territory your breathing and natural
instancing Your middle brain: it is also called your mammalian brain because it is found in all mammals controls your
long term memory Your new brain: Your neo- cortex 1 Billion brain cells This part creates thoughts The cells create
connections, the connections are memories (e.g. How to ride a bike)
The more you use your brain the more easier it becomes to learn Essentially you are an architect of your own
brain Your brain capability does not actually decline as you get old, it seems that way because the connections
weaken
Left Brain (Linear Thinking): logical, numbers, speech Right Brain (Global Thinker): intuition, creative, melody,
emotions
When you learn a song both sides of your brain work, the left listens to words while your right brain listens to
melody Public education is very linear thinkers, global thinkers tend to get lower grades because the system isn't
built to keep them interested
Information that you hear first goes into the middle brain where it acts like a switch board Right brain people
tend to learn off emotions that is why the most memorable teachers are enthusiastic People who have had bad
learning experience feel threatened when they "have" to learn because of past experience, this will only make
learning hard because the brain is in a state that is tense
You have to get into a calm positive mood before trying to learn Most things you've learned was not by trying
through playing, conversation, enjoyable reading, questioning - basically having fun Most of the important things
you've learned was through informal learning You are already a great thinker - you have learned to walk, talk,
sing, dance, math, language Formal learning is unnatural that is why learning how to learn is important, it is
essential to learn anything complex at a rapid pace Preschoolers learn the fastest, they play, are stress free,
relaxed, and with a lot of love and fun As students grow up they are put in classes, rows, lines and structures -
most people do not react well to the change, they get bored
Formal Learning is difficult because: It is an unnatural method of learning Step by step academic style is boring
and can't hold attention Most of it requires you to work in large groups without much individual attention or
socializing
The law of belief says that you are what you belief, most people belief that they are bad learners People must
think they are geniuses, they must be positive, optimistic The amount of your potential that you use is based on
yourself concept Based on 50 years of research - there is a strong correlation between intelligence and success
(Bell Curve) In the age of muscle power the stronger people were richer, in the age of mind power the richer
people are the people with the highest intelligence
You have 7 Intelligences Linguistic Intelligence: language Mathematical Intelligence: numbers (accountants,
engineers) Visual Intelligence: imagine how things will look (fashion designers, artists) Musical Intelligence: the ability
to understand sounds and rhythms Psychical Intelligence: athletic ability (Athletes) Interpersonal Intelligence: the
ability to get along with others (sales people, managers, entertainers, politicians) 1. Highest paid type 7. Inner
control Intelligence: ability to understand yourself, your goals, your skills
Chapter 3
6 Steps to Speed Learning Chapter 3
Practice what you learn from the course, over and over and over You need a success system to succeed in any
field, you can't wing it Any success system is better than no system
1. Your state of mind - you need to be in a resourceful state of mind, relaxed, confident, and see the point of why
your learning what your learning Ask, "what's in it for me" What are the advantages to you to learn faster How
will learning benefit you Learning helps in every job and career Knowledge and skills become obsolete but
learning never changes Good learners earn more money, they are more flexible and productive Learning how to
learn effectively is a skill you can pass to children, family, and friends Training and on-going training is a fact of life
Relax and visualize a successful outcome to the learning experience When youre tense you learn slower. o
Breath in and out of your belly rather than chest o Relax jaw o Close eyes o Relax your neck Fully visualize
yourself with your new ability
2. Intake of new information Information should be memorable and interesting People use different senses to
learn Some people learn visually by reading and writing (Visual) Some people learn by auditing through listening
(Auditory) Some people learn by doing (Kinaesthetically) Writing uses all three types
When you want to learn, write down what you know, what you want to learn, and brief note about the topic By
writing what you know and what you want to know fills gaps and brings up questions Paraphrasing is a very
powerful way of learning something new Ask "What is the author trying to tell me"
Visual learner draw a diagram about what your learning Stop and visualize what you just learned, think about it
as you go, review it in your head If your reading, highlight the main points
Auditory learner Read important sections out loud (This will double your learning effectiveness because you not
only see it, you hear it) Try teaching somebody else about it
Kinaesthetically learner Make notes and then make the cards work in a sequence that works for you
Break large things into small steps By learning bit by bit it will be easier and faster
For text books, write a check mark on pages you understand Read the titles and summaries first
Activities Each evening read 1 essay, 1 poem, 1 short story Underline the words you don't know, define them
Write your thoughts on the margins
After 1 year you will have read over 1000 pieces of literature and that is by far more than a literature major at the
best Universities
7 ways to learn a new subject
Put it in your own words Create a learning map about it Discuss the new subject to somebody else, their
questions and insights help you learn List out the main points in the most logical and important points Explore the
subject in a way that is psychical Decides how the subject fits into the knowledge you already know, relate
Write a song, jingle, or rap - it will help you remember
Memorize the key facts You remember 20% of what you read You remember 30% of what you hear You
remember 40% of what you see You remember 50% of what you say You remember 60% of what you do
You remember 90% what you do, see, read, hear Rewrite notes several times Review your notes after 1 day, 1
week, 1 month - this will improve your learning on the subject by 400%
Take breaks often Your attention flags after 30 minutes We remember most from the beginning and the end
Break your learning into 20-30 minute groups Review what you learned at the beginning and end Test yourself
often Paraphrase as if you were teaching someone Practice your new knowledge often, the sooner you practice
your knowledge the more likely you will remember it Repetition
Reflecting Give yourself feed back Stop and ask your self How is your learning going? How can you
improve it better? This helps you stop doing what doesn't work, you want to find what works for you
Chapter 4
Preparing Your Mind to Learn Chapter 4 Positive mental attitude is essential in life, this is the most important in
learning Negative mental attitude will shut of essential parts of your brain especially interest
5 Basic Keys to Adult Learning 1. Desire i. you need a reason, you need a purpose, and you need to see the
benefit of the subject and knowledge 2. Motivation i. "What's in it for me?" ii. The more reasons there are for you
to learn something, the more motivated you'll be iii. e.g. If you earn $10 an hour and people who are bilingual in
your job get $13, you will earn $6200 extra per year 3. Relevance i. The more relevant it is to you the more interest
you will have ii. Figure our your critical success factors and the topic should be relevant to that 4. Anticipation i.
Developing the "I could hardly wait" attitude, like a child on Christmas 5. Positive expectations i. You have to feel
positive about the new knowledge you'll learn ii. Expect to have fun learning it
The law of correspondence says that your outside world is a reflection of your inside world All attitudes are
learned Learning experiences can be something we look forward to if we build that attitude Look forward to
learning and ignore the negative thoughts
Peak Performance Technique 1. Remember a time where you did something great 2. Explore that time, from the
inside, not the 3rd person view 3. Think of one world that sums up that event (e.g. Power!) 4. Sit up straight,
shoulders back, deep breath, raise chin and close your eyes 5. Clinch your fist 6. Intensify that memory 7. Unclench
your fist and open your eyes
Clear Learning Goals Conscious mind is activated by words, linear concepts Subconscious mind is activated by
visual images, emotions Yourself concept is stored in your middle mind Create a vision of your future Goals
help you learn if they are clear and if you really, really want them achieved
Where do I want to be in 3-5 years? What kind of lifestyle? What car will I drive? What professional degree
do I want to have? What kind of money do you want to earn?
Find out what you want, who has it and ask them how they did it
What skill would you have that would make a hugely positive difference in your life? Think about yourself in that
person, visualize, verbalize as if you have got that already, in the present tense Write down the goals Only 3% of
people have goals People with goals tend to earn 10x more than others Written goal uses all the Visual,
Auditory, and Psychical learning styles Write affirmations that go with your goal, they keep you strong, they must
be positive and in present tense Promising other motivate you (Telling people that you will accomplish something
in a certain time)
Mind Calming You should calm yourself for 20-30 minutes Deep breathing, hold it in as long as you can with
classical music in the back ground Classical music harmonizes your learning by creating melody Relax your
body, wiggle around your hands, and bones (Get loosened up)
Create rewards for completed work It helps motivate you E.g. Coffee break after learning 10 words
Chapter 5
Getting the Facts Chapter 5
All new information gets into your mind through your 5 senses Unless you are a cook, chemist etc. Most people
tend to mainly use eyes, ears, and touch Most people are visual learners 25% of people are auditory learners
40% of people are psychical learners Nobody is just one, the best method of learning is by all three Most
teachers at school teach in one way which leaves out the other students Students loses interest because they are
first thought to play and have fun to learn then they sit and have to be quiet By the age of 16, 1 in 5 students are
still confident in the way they learn You have a separate memory for what you learn, hear, and do
Start with an overview Realize why your learning it, what it is your learning, and how what your learning will
improve your life Visualize how you will be with this knowledge Ask what you should learn by the end of this
session, class, period etc. Read all the headings of the topics and the summaries Write out all the key points of
the stuff you already know about the subject. What I already know about ____________________ is: (fill it out
with as many points as possible) Split the material bit by bit because learning is a step by step process You don't
have to start with the beginning, start with what youre interested in Write down questions you have about a topic,
the more questions you have keeps you more alert, be curious
Einstein was a poor student, he became interested in physics when he played with a magnet, his brain was
examined after his death, he has more connections that regular, he just learned what he wanted to and was very
interested in the topics
Mind Mapping 1. Start with a theme 2. Then go into sub-themes 3. Use different colours, highlighters 4. The use of
pictures, stick figures activate your brain 5. Because it is visual, it tends to be more memorable 6. Use only key
words, words that remind you of the whole ideas (usually nouns)
Make check marks on segments you fully understand Learn one step at a time Use a high lighter pen so you
can highlight the important bits Highlight only the "new" information Use different colours, stars, question marks -
this helps you remember Read it out loud as if you were performing it, read it dramatically, it tells your brain that
this is important Summarize the material out loud Sit quietly and visualize what you just learned Regular breaks
are important, get the blood flowing Read while walking, listen while you walk Review before you go to bed
Make post it notes, sort it in a way you find it simply, read the notes out loud, key cards work just as well Do not
take notes, make them, in your own words Stop, go for a walk every now and then, let the new information soak
in, you need a period of absorption Learning partners are very helpful, discuss the material
Chapter 6
Repetitive information - nothing worth writing
Chapter 7
Memorizing Material Chapter 7 Memory development is a skill that has to be practiced throughout your life
5 Logical Steps of Learning
1. Unconscious and incompetent - unaware
2. Conscious and incompetent - aware of your own ignorance
3. Conscious and competent - aware and learning
4. Unconscious and competent - expert in topic (e.g. Reading)
5. Teaching - ability to teach people about the topic
70% of what you learned today will be forgot unless you practice remember it Short term memory is a transfer
area, to put it into long term you have to drive them To memorize you have to repeat We have different
memories for sounds, touch, taste, see. That is why you should read your notes out loud Memory is permanent, it
is recall that we have a problem with Long term memory needs meaning, if you try to learn facts, they will be hard
to recall if you don't know what they mean When you have something to learn, see how it connects with
something you already know Organizing into groups helps memory because it creates meanings Your are more
likely to remember the first and last thing about a session Take frequent breaks because it creates more beginnings
and ends You tend to remember things that are odd, funny, sexual, unusual Try to associate things with odd,
funny, sexual, unusual things Most people think they can't visualize, however visualizing is something everybody
can do but not as good as they good
4 R's of Memory Review Registration Retention Recall
In order for you to recall, you need to have a strong registration Review takes place when you repeat
something, actively exploring the meaning, seriously learning it, visualizing it 400% improvement in memory by
reviewing properly Go for a break and come back The form of your review should vary, sometimes read out
loud, sometimes review mind map (This doubles the memory power)
3 Psychological Tricks for Memorizing As you listen or read, feel as if you have to paraphrase the information to
your boss Feel as if you have to teach a class about the topic, how would you structure your class Act as if you
were going to write a book about a topic
The weakest way to learn is to just read Reading out loud helps Reading out loud and visualizing helps more
Paraphrasing helps bests
Take frequent breaks, 20 - 30 minutes Create learning maps to create associations Allow time for the info to
be absorbed
Ideal Learning Pattern
Learn the material in various ways Review the material by you sleep Sleep Review the material when you
wake up
Chapter 8
Sharpening Your Memory Chapter 8
When trying to multitask your actually not doing either thing good When you try to memorize, you need
concentration, focus Concentration is a habit, a habit held by successful people If you can concentrate on a
watch for 2 minutes without distraction, you are very likely to be successful
To remember names Positive affirmation "I will remember his or her name" Look closely for something
different (e.g. Eye colours, hair style, colour, nose, etc.) Ask people to spell them Ask them for the origin of
their name Tell them that you want to remember their name Look for a visual link to their name, exaggerate their
face like a cartoonist name Repeat their name several times as soon as they say it (You need to say a word 6
times to remember) Practice Concentrate at face, associate it
The main reason you don't remember names is because you haven't really tried
To remember numbers 4285 = Grab My Invested Money Associate the numbers with words
If you tend to forget something, stare at it for 10 seconds and just concentration To remember something you
forgot, try to go back in that time in your head
Mental Fitness Program 1. Make a decision to remember - when you do this your subconscious mind switches on
2. Take regular breaks - keeps your recall levels higher where you have more beginnings and endings 3. Review in
spare time - while you are doing something that does not require too much concentration, review in your head on
key points of a topic 4. How to keep memories: Learn Review after an hour Review after a day Review after
a week Review after one month Review it at 6 months 5. Trigger all three senses - draw, listen, talk, feel as
much as you can 6. Make visual memories interact, try to keep old visual situation and connect the new idea
Memories that move are easier to recall Imagine the information move People remember funny things 7. To
remember spelling create a multi-sensory word Split into syllables (psy -col - o - gy) Spell it out loud 8. Use
music to help you learn - it stimulates part of your brain so it is fully active, classical music Read to your notes as
music plays Record your voice mixed with the music and listen over and over 9. Organize information Split into
groups Key words that someway relate 10. Memory Flashing Take notes on map or key points Study for 3
minutes Rewrite off memory Compare new sets with original and learn what you missed Do it again until you
fully get it 11. Flash Cards - use in spare to review 12. Flash Maps - larger versions of flash cards, put inside
binder 13. Create acronyms 14. Let the information sink in Review before bed Review when you wake up 15.
Number the points, ideas, etc. 16. Whole learning - when you have to memorize large speeches Don't go bit by
bit, go at it the whole time Reread over and over Concentrate on each word 17. Over learning 18. Compress a
lot of information so they are easy to understand
=== Chapter 9 === Power Reading and Power Writing Chapter 9
Speed reading cannot be used for math, most business books with lots of new information, or magazines full of
new information You can only hear 250 words per minute If you read with your eyes you can see over 400
words Speed reading ignores filler words Don't read every word, read the idea the words are trying to convey
75% of the words are not useful Your eyes tend to skip back to reread words
Choose a book you want to read 1. Read each line 3 words from the beginning 2. Finish reading before the last 3rd
word 3. Underline the words with your finger, let your eyes follow the speed of your fingers 4. You should end up
reading each page for 3-5 seconds
Activity prevents back skipping Breaks dependence on hearing words in your head and focuses your reading
through your vision
Get an overview of material - check front and back material - who is the author, what has he/she done, read
heading, sub headings, glance at the index for key words, do not read books you do not want or need to read
Preview each page - 7 seconds per page - 3 minutes per chapters Write down all the things you know about
what youre about to read - 3 minutes per chapter Set up questions in your mind about the top, it will give you a
reason to read - read for a purpose - "what are the main ideas in this book?" Read the text of each chapter one
chapter at a time (8 Minutes per chapter) - 15-30 seconds per page - make short notes of what you don't get
After view - review chapters - focus on parts you didn't get Take notes of important information Review -
spend 10 minutes the next day to review your notes - spend 10 minutes the next week to review your notes - spend
10 minutes the next month to review your notes
Do not read parts that are not relevant The only way to read important things, let go of non-important thing Do
not read articles in order, they are designed to make you waste time with advertisement Rip articles out, carry
them with you and read them when you have time Highlight information Paraphrase the material after reading
Writing
Writing is a function of your creativity Most people try to write and edit at the same time Separate writing into
2 parts Prepare before what your writing Make a mind map for your topic Write down all the ideas and words
that come to your mind (15 minutes) You want to push yourself to run fully out of ideas Write even silly ideas,
they may work Review your maps when youre done Start a new map using bigger clusters Start by free
writing, as quickly as you can, just write The second stage is to take a break Great writing is 40% research,
20% writing, 40% revision During your break you will think about things that you should add, might have missed
Break should be over night Reread your work as a stranger, do you get it? Is there an overview, body, conclusion
Read out loud Great writing has a conversational tone, except for some school Business writing should be
personal A great opening is extremely smart
Consider your audience carefully - Who are they? - Whats in it for them? Grab them by the throat - grab their
attention - Most people do not read second paragraphs - The first 15 words are the most important Give them a
reason to read - write from the readers point of view - Problem/Solution Keep it short - Nobody likes
unimportant information - be direct, short and sweet Always use the simplest and most familiar word - avoid short
direct words - concert words rather than abstract - talk in the readers language - avoid lawyer talk Make it look
inviting - underline - Subheading, headings, bold, italics Close with a bang - People remember the first and last
words
Chapter 10
Power Communicating Chapter 10 You can learn everything you want in solitude except for character The
ability to communicate will be responsible for success of 85% Interpersonal Intelligent people are the highest paid
in the world
3 basic parts to conversation 1. Ethos - character and creditability 2. Logos - least influence, the logical point of
view 3. Pathos - emotional connection of the conversation, connect on the feeling level, the deeper level, "who do
you feel?", most people are motivated by some emotion
Treat people the way they want to be treated not the way you want to be treated
Personality Styles Relater style - need agreement on decisions Tip - be a good listener
Analyzers - ask a lot of questions - Task oriented - Dislike social Tip - Be detailed
Director type - Not people oriented - Result oriented - Impatient - Great sales people, dictators Tip - talk fast
and get to the point
Socialiser - People oriented - Achievement oriented - Center of attention - Forgetful when they make
commitments Tips - be enthusiastic and ask questions about themselves
Best tip is to ask a lot of questions People who ask questions have the control in the conversation
Types of Questions Open ended
- Who what when where why
- What kind of work do you do? How did you get into that line of work, and then what did you do? - Meant to
open up people to talk
Closed ended - They are meant for yes or no answers - These are meant for conclusions
70/30 Rule in conversations Talk 30% of the time Listen for 70% of the time No more than 3 sentences in a
row If conversation is lacking, ask open ended No matter what the other person says, be positive and agree
Don't be judgemental
Eye contact Nod Show your listening Rapt attention is the highest level of flattery "I understand exactly
how you feel, If I was in your position I'd feel the same way" - is a very powerful statement Words count for 7%
of the message Tone of voice is 38% of the message Body language is 55% of the message
Listening Be attentive - As if they are the only person in the world - People just want to be heard - People love
when they can speak their opinions and somebody cares Pause - pause before you speak - 3-5 seconds - Gives
you time to think about what youre going to say - Makes people feel like youre taking what they said into
consideration Question for Clarification - Never assume - "how do you mean ...?" Feed it back by paraphrase -
"let me make sure I understand, you meant to say...." - People will feel flattered that you fully understood
The Friendship Factor The more people like you the better off you will be Most powerful people are those who
are known to and known by the greatest number of other powerful people Make a list of powerful people and
make a plan to meet them
Respect "respect is something children cry for and men die for" Most men will not risk their life for money but
will risk their life for ribbons (army, races, competitions)
Chapter 11
Showing What You Know Chapter 11 Nobody becomes an expert over night
Method to show what you know 1. Test your self 2. Become confident in your knowledge, practice 3. Apply it in
your life
How to Practice What You Learned 1. Mental rehearsal, see yourself performing well - sit in a comfortable chair -
Breathe deeply 7-10 times - be totally relaxed - think about what you know, imagine yourself knowing the skills 2.
Role playing - You can do this alone or with somebody else - Helps refine your skill - Great confidence builder
Learning Information 1. Review your memory maps 2. Use flash cards
Get feedback on everything, school work, sales etc. Video tape your presentations and review them against
great presentations Find someone who is better at what you want to learn and see if they can advise or mentor
you Do not get offended by constructive criticism
Qualities of top learners Got a clear goal and vision of what they want to learn Take full accountability and are
responsible They reflect, get feedback, and change
Create a learning log Keep it short and simple Write about your thoughts, what works what doesn't Records
places where you can reward yourself Becomes a blueprint about where you want to be with your learning
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