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- "13-Headlines to get a CLICK, not a DELETE." - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“13-Secret Headlines to Get a Click – not a Delete” • 1. Urgency: “For real: you SNOOZE, you lose.” • 2. Question: “What’s the ‘Path-of-Least-Resistance?” Answer: Habit. It can double your income in 2014. • 3. Command: “Double your income starting this Month.” • 4. Teaser: “If ...
Views: 2000 - Zero Investment Innovation: A New Need for Education - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Pradeepta NayakWhen people in their everyday life and work feel that they are not individually responsible for the lack of movement, growth, or development, it does not augur well for a progressive and healthy society. And, if the education sector is the victim of this vacuum, our future may have been taken ...
Views: 2000(1 vote) - 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: 1999 - Preparation For Bachelor Of Technology Entrance Exams - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Dipika PushkarEngineering is one of the most popular courses among students and every year their number reaches sky high. It not only attracts students because of the myriad avenues which open up but also the number of opportunities it provides for self-growth career wise and mentally too. This line attracts ...
Views: 1993(1 vote) - Is Our Brain in Conflict? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Hal WechslerIs Our Brain in Conflict? No trick question – Professor Emmanuel Donchin, University of Illinois says, “99% of cognitive activity may be NonConscious.” Weird? Google it. His research stands for our Conscious (cognitive-thinking brain) is subordinate to our NonConscious brain by a country ...
Views: 1991(1 vote) - Read & Digest This Blog And WIN a PRIZE. Yes, really. - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Before You Can Learn & Remember, Two-Brain Signals.” • 1. Me: “Did you know your evolutionary brain hates change? It considers it a threat. Learning is included.” • 2. You: “So what? Is there a solution to being a great learner?” • 3. Me: “Yes, and it’s quick and easy. But you have to ...
Views: 1990 - 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: 1989(3 votes) - Change Your Affirmation - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Hal WechslerChange Your Affirmation, Change Your Destiny “I AM experiencing a Benign (B-9) body and mind, and feeling better-and-better, on a daily basis infinitum.” If you repeat this affirmation (oath, testimonial) for five-minutes before falling asleep, and three-minutes on waking, you will ...
Views: 1984 - "How Your Ideas Create Money." - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“How do Your Ideas create Money-Dinero-Wealth?” • 1. Me: “Your words attract your tribe. People who hunger & thirst to be in Alignment with your goals, desires, & intentions. Call it: Target, Ends & Objectives.” • 2. You: “OK, but I need examples of the ‘right’ words.” • 3. Me: “The #1 ...
Views: 1979 - "What makes one graduate WEALTHY, and the others only AVERAGE?" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“What Makes one Graduate Wealthy, and the others ‘only’ Average?” • 1. Me: “This is new research, December, 2013, by experts at MIT and Harvard. They say stuff about education that is brand-new. This is relevant to parents who care about their kids’ future.” • 2. You: “Does it apply to ...
Views: 1979(1 vote) - IF YOU CAN’T KEEP AN OPEN MIND, ARE YOU SURE YOU HAVE ONE? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2015 from William CottringerIF YOU CAN’T KEEP AN OPEN MIND, ARE YOU SURE YOU HAVE ONE? BY Bill Cottringer “Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.” ~Benjamin Franklin. Here are the few important realities in life that have held to be true long enough to be the exception to this ...
Views: 1974 - Several benefits offered by ergonomic business office furniture - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Mary SchmidtIf you are about to buy office furniture systems for your business, then it is highly advisable that you purchase ergonomic furniture. Ergonomic furniture is designed with the health and comfort of users in mind. Some people may argue that the standard furniture system is good enough. So why do ...
Views: 1972 - "Why Instincts can Control Your WillPower." - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Why Instincts Can Compete With Our 21st Century Brain.” • 1. Mike (my teenager): “My Bio teacher says we are Cavemen living in the 21st Century. There’s a conflict going on between our ancient & modern brain. Huh?” • 2. Me (Pop): “On-the money. But here’s what it means to you. It’s the ...
Views: 1971 - Education: What School Did Not Teach You. - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Devin FordLast week I talked about Intelligence and what it doesn’t mean, as well as the misunderstood diversity of such an outstanding virtue. Well guess what? This same de-appreciation exists for the term “education” as well, almost on the same scale. Most people confuse this hugely significant quality ...
Views: 1971 - How Mind Mapping Can Drastically Increase Your Reading Speed - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Warren DaviesThere are two ways to go about speed reading. The first way is to organise and prepare well enough so that you identify beforehand which parts you DON'T need, and then not read those parts. The second way is to learn to actually read quickly. This little guide covers the first way. Step 1. ...
Views: 1971 - Free MLA Style Papers - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Maryanne SmithMLA simply stands for Modern Languages Association of America. MLA style papers demonstrate the integration of any research with the rules and guidelines outlined in the MLA style handbook. These papers could be MLA research papers, term papers essays and so on. For students intending to acquire ...
Views: 1959 - "Past Your Peak?" Add 36% to your IQ." - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Past Your PEAK? Easy way to add 36% to your IQ - fast.” • 1. Me: “We tested a baby-easy strategy that takes 5-minutes to add 36% to your long-term memory. Interested?” • 2. You: “Do you have to be a Brainiac to make it work? Could my teenager use it to ACE his grades and exams?” • 3. Me: ...
Views: 1958 - Why You Should Not Pay Attention to Einstein - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhy You Should Not Read Einstein Time Magazine called Al one of the most important figures of the 20th Century. If you put up a prize of $10,000 to discover the only scientist the public knows by name – think about it for a second – yeah it’s Al. So what? Al said: “If “A” is a success in ...
Views: 1952 - Secrets of Work at Home Marketing - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2014 from Hal Wechsler“How to DOUBLE your Profits from a Work-AT-Home Business” 1. Superstar Licensees teach in multiple NICHES because they earn more income and get more referrals. Examples are: • 1. Elementary school kids 1st to 8th grade. • 2. High school: freshmen to seniors. • 3. College: Community Colleges ...
Views: 1951 - What Does It Mean – "We Are All One"? - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2007 from George LockettCan you think of all the ways we are connected to everything around us? We are connected by the air we breathe. We are connected by the light radiating from what we are looking at. We are connected by sounds we hear, which also flow and touch everything around us. How could we possibly think ...
Views: 1950 - How to remember what you need to know for school - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Frank HealyDo you have trouble remembering your schoolwork? Do you get overwhelmed when you look at the material you need to study for an upcoming test? If this describes you, this article can help. Here are some practical techniques for studying and some relaxation techniques for when you study to help ...
Views: 1942(1 vote) - "Want to know some weird tips about your Health?" - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Want to Know Some Weird Tips About a Healthy Body?” • 1. Me: “I’m a certified skeptic with a Master’s in Sarcasm cynicism & Contrarianism. But some weird stuff really…” • 2. You: “I don’t gotta believe it, right? OK.” • 3. Me: “My kids screamed bloody murder before getting an injection ...
Views: 1936 - New York search engine optimization: effective method to attain success! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from seonew yorkerAny website’s main motive is to earn more and more traffic within a short period of time. As a result increase in the conversion and attain success. Well, the question here arises is how? The only possible way out is the proper search engine optimization. This is however achievable with the help ...
Views: 1930(1 vote) - Natural Herbs for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Len LucasToday you can hardly go anywhere without seeing an advertisement for a herb to fix something that ails you. Natural weight loss herbs are everywhere as well. So today’s question is do they work and most importantly, are they safe? First lets name some of the most common herbs with weight loss ...
Views: 1928(5 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: 1924 - How to Give Yourself a Natural Memory Boost - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from warren banksThere are many people who suffer from bad memory days. Sometimes this is down to the event or task that you are trying to remember and other times it is linked to the type of day or medical issues that you have. However, it is possible to boost your memory naturally and here are just some ...
Views: 1923 - Public Speaking 101 - Use These Ground Rules Before You Start Your Training Session - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Jack Wong | The Family Centred EntrepreneurHow many of you are currently doing public speaking? If so, how many of you will start presenting your topic at the very beginning because you are afraid of time overrun? Here is my opinion. Even though I have only 60 minutes to present a topic, I will still spend at least 7 to 10 minutes to set ...
Views: 1923 - TAROT SYMBOLISM * why certify? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ann Marie O'DellTarot Cards, a tool to access intuitive inner voice, work much in the same way an Ink Blot test does. Each picture and number wakes up an image or thought. Combining several cards together, in what is called a "lay out," creates a living story about ones personal journey. Tarot should ...
Views: 1921(1 vote) - How to Develop Good Studying Habits - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Ralph GomezOne of the most difficult things for many people in high school is developing the study skills that are necessary to become a good student. If you find that you are having a difficulty in this area, here are some tips that can assist you in developing those high school study skills so that you ...
Views: 1920(2 votes) - Learning a foreign language is not a competition in speed so take your time - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Carl JeremyOk, recently I mentioned the importance of starting to learn a new language slow, meaning to take your time. I also mentioned that most language courses of today try to entice you with all sorts of pointless technology.They try to entice you with voice recognition software, pictures, videos, ...
Views: 1920 - "Do You Rely on Your Medicines?" - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Do You Rely on Medicines?” • 1. Me: “I sure do, when I get a headache, I run for the Aspirins. Indigestion calls for Alka Seltzer. My testimony your Honor, is that they work 100% of the time.” • 2. You: “So what, who-cares, and mainly, WIIFM, (What’s In It For Me?) Everyone runs for the ...
Views: 1919 - How Do Critics Influence Us? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Hal WechslerHow Critics Influence Behavior – And So Should You Half of the major theater critics said they liked Jersey Boys, while the other half called it 1970s corny. The NY Times gave it a moderate rave on November 7th 2005 and in the middle of June 2010 it is still a major hit on Broadway. ...
Views: 1918(3 votes) - Teaching that Promotes the “I Get it” - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Dale SchlundtUnderstanding or Memorization By Dale Schlundt, M.A. Why do we remember some lessons and forget others? Is it that some are perceived as more important, exciting, or possibly just easier to comprehend? Perhaps the answer has elements of all of those in its makeup; however I would ...
Views: 1915 - 9 Keys to Secure Your Earning Future, Avoid Becoming Obsolete and Burning Out - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2013 from Ed CaldwellHave you witnessed a monumental shift in what is expected for you to succeed in your job/career and life compared to ten years ago? The line between job and personal life has become more blurred. With the recent economic chaos and tight job market all workers and business people are constantly ...
Views: 1912 - ARE ALL CHEAP ESSAY WRITING PROVIDERS TRUSTWORTHY? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2013 from Michelle LawrenceARE ALL CHEAP ESSAY WRITING PROVIDERS TRUSTWORTHY? This is a question lurking in the minds of many students who hunt for cheap essay writing help service providers. Their thinking is correct and valid. This is the world of competition and commercialization. Everything here is commercialized. ...
Views: 1910 - Most Common Interview Mistakes - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2019 from Alvina JenniferLead Everyone looking to land their dream job has to go through the most nerve racking process to make their desires a reality. Figure out what not to do before the interview. Body Interviews are generally the bane of the existence of some job hunters. One wrong move can leave anyone ...
Views: 1910 - What is 360 degree feedback evaluation? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Margaret WilsonThe 360 degree is basically the human resources or said to be the industrial or the organization in psychology, if we see on the other hand the 360 degree feedback is also known as the Multi source feedback that is also has the feature of Multi source assessment. This feedback is who is coming ...
Views: 1908 - 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: 1895(6 votes) - 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: 1883(2 votes) - Are You Ready to Reinvent Your Life on Your Terms? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Shann Vander LeekJoyful Greetings! August 17 is the official launch of the new Life on Your Terms Accelerator Series! It has been one year since I published Life on Your Terms and began creating the self-paced progressive coaching workbooks that complement the popular book and give budding ...
Views: 1883(1 vote) - How To Define A Conclusion? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Amy DyslexWhat is a Conclusion? Conclusion is the chronological end of any discussion. It is the stopping point of a detailed argument. Basically, its occurrence ends rest of the debate. Whether you are going through a research paper, essay or thesis, you always require strong concluding remarks to ...
Views: 1881 - Thirty-Second Strategy to Influence Others - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Thirty-Seconds to Control Yourself & Influence Others.” • 1. Me: “Want power over others who try to control you?” • 2. You: “Not particularly. I’m Ok with how I am.” • 3. Me: “Self-Control is important because you are being hit-on all day at home, at work & by the media. They want to ...
Views: 1875 - Test Anxiety - When Your Mind Goes Blank - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Pat LaDouceurBrian, one of my clients and a high school senior, had a serious problem with tests. He did his homework. He even helped other students. But when he walked into a test, his mind went blank. All those lectures, readings, and practice problems vanished from his mind. He would start to ...
Views: 1870 - "Why you must NOT keep eye-contact to convince?" - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2013 from Hal WechslerWhy You Must Not Keep Eye-Contact to Convince • 1. Me: “Mike, what do you think about making & keeping eye-contact with people you talk to?” • 2. Mike: “Pop, you always said it was critical if you want to influence & persuade.” • 3. Me: “We all hate change, it creates fear & anxiety. Yet we ...
Views: 1868 - "Are Today's GEEKS, the NEW Sexy?" - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Are Today’s Geeks, the New-Sexy in 2014?” • 1. Me: “Ten-years ago they were called Health-Nuts. Today everybody is concerned with our food, weight, & exercise huh?” • 2. You: “And ‘Geeks’, folks with valuable skills & knowledge, will dominate in 2014, yeah it’s technology.” • 3. Me: ...
Views: 1867 - Article Writing for Blogging - The Best Way to Promote Your Blog - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Sean MizeSo, you just finished creating and uploading some nice content on your blog. Now, you’re wondering the next step that you’re going to take. Well, the best next thing that you need to do is to promote your website in the online arena to promote awareness and later on, attract as much traffic as ...
Views: 1866(1 vote) - 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: 1863 - New Research on How-to-Learn Quickly - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Hal WechslerNew Research in How to Learn Do you hear every word of text you read, in your mind? Don’t say no! because 99.9% of the rest of us subvocalize all-the-time. The fancy terms for hearing the text mentally, are ‘auditory-reinforcement’ and ‘subvocalization’. So what? Reading and hearing your ...
Views: 1862 - How to Double Your Memory - Permanently. - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Hal WechslerHow to Double Your Memory Permanently Is Intelligence the other side of the coin of Working Memory? When kids and adults have poor working memory, are they automatically stupid? What’s “working memory”? Is it’s your brain’s ability to hold information and manipulate it mentally? Some ...
Views: 1861(4 votes) - The Benefits of Adaptive Learning Math Games in the Classroom - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Jim WheelinAs a teacher, you already know that students fall across a very broad spectrum when it comes to proficiency with mathematics. Some students already have a solid base and understand basic concepts, while others are somewhat behind. When it comes to learning new concepts, some students pick things ...
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