Forums IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ PhotoReading, Memory Optimizer Still a bit confused

Hi..

I’m still a bit confused about the ABC list and the tecniques, and I’ve made some points below which I would be very happy to get constructive answers to, if possible however..

I feel I have so many questions unanswered and they just keep coming up.

(1):
Say for instance that you want to learn about avionics and your prior knowledge on this subject is close to zero.
My examples on how I think I would have done it:

1. First I would start to make an ABC list on avionics with the help of main points in a book or index/chapter outlines.
2. Then I would go through this list and partially memorize it or as Vera would have said - to construct it properly so I can easily re-construct the list later.
3. Read and study the material and make notes.
4. Use mnemonics on things that are hard and essential to remember using the anchor list.

Question to point 1: Should I rather use an already define list – like an animal list to hook things on or other “animal like list” that I can easily construct using my own memory?

Question to point 2: If I’m supposed to construct an ABC list on the topic I want to learn, should I focus on memorize (not constructing) this list before or after when I’ve studied the material?

Question to point 4: Could I use the ABC list on avionics as a peg list, or should I only or preferably use list that are part of my foundation – like the Anchorelist or other list that I have defined and build them like highways..

Other issues:

(2):

1. Making ABC list like an animal list, car “things, and other list that can easily be constructed from memory by not studying anything at all. Are you supposed to just have fun with these and trig and stimulate you’re memory web, or should you try to remember them all, or just some, or none at all?

2. If you’re supposed to remember them by heart, what would be their main purpose?
a) Creating highways and use them unconsciously while learning without no consciously use when learning new info and the means of creative thinking.

b) Using them consciously as starting point to new information – like hooks. By consciously I mean mentally linking new info to them using mnemonics or other techniques

(3):

Is it helpful for the memory web making list without even considering saving them or remember or viewing them over again? Make and trash so to speak..

Thanks for reading through! As you can see I’m pretty confused and I guess it’s my own fault. If these questions are hard to answer, I would appreciate if someone could write their whole process to learn new information with the techniques offered in Memory optimizer from scratch. An example can often tell you a lot more than the instructions.

All help would be appreciated..

Best regards
Fred

1.find creating the list from scratch works well. Since the topic is avionic then by default you have created a linking method the first letter to the subject. Makes a great list in itself.

If you thought about it as you created it half of them become memorised already if you have trouble linking the idea to the letter this is were I would draw in my core anchorman list...the thread from my memory web to pull it in. A bit lazy on my part but I see no point in falling back on the anchorman list for each and every letter. If my subject list has a cear title and my crative imagery for each letter links it and it'ssound enough that it makes sense. Then the anchorman link isn't required. If I have to go back to the list to remember it... then I'll add the number/letter from the anchorman to the item to strenghten my connection.

2. have fun and create before... what you already know about the subject ( the list may be gappy) During (another list) After as in the form of a summary. It doesn't have to take long. Remember you don't have to do a full anchorman list you could just do an analograffiti to get you started.

3.You can use "any" abc list as a peg list. This is definately an area where you may use the list that has most meaning to you and builds on your web.

Second set of questions
1. have fun. The game is to see how many you can create. I had a chase with someone to come up with a cute name for an animal fore each letter of the aphabet... some already existed Bugs-Bunny, Daffy-Duck, Mickey-Mouse, Some we had to think harder for. Adam ant etc but the fun of it was in the chase. It helps to think quick and think creative as well as calling on your memory.

2. remembering... that's their purpose... giving you a method of remembering. Both techniques are correct and valid... each in their own time.

3. Yes, make a list and trash it. You'll have fun recreating the list later No loss because you've used your memory for pulling up information. Still useful to have a couple of list around.

I've got some as bookmarks... wrote down the abc's of the book and some additional ideas on the back. (I don't actually use bookmarks anymore but it's cool having a look at the list and remembering why i liked or didn't like the book).

Alex

[This message has been edited by AlexK (edited October 20, 2003).]

Hi AleX and thank you for taking your time to answer my post in such a great manner. You make clear points and also offer me new valuable insight and ideas. You’ve answered all my questions and I'm very happy to finally get started with my training and studying. I hope you're response can help other who might be confused as well. I love the course but a real case example on how to study new material from scratch would make it even better..

Thanks again AleX

Best regards
Fred