Forums IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ PhotoReading, Memory Optimizer Have you helped family/friends how to PR?

I want to ask all how you deal with family/friends who...

are completely closed minded about PR, and brush you off.

are interested in PR but want you to 'show' them how it works.

you want to help to learn PR but aren't sure how to approach the subject. In this last case, I want to help my youngest brother, who is 13, how to PR. Now, first off, I need to approach the subject, making it appealing I suppose(he Doesn't like to read). I am of the mindset that I WILL teach him, however, I am also asking for any suggestions as to the method, Book, Home Study Course, or the Seminar.

I feel that I could have accomplished so much more if I had learned PR in my time(Although maybe Paul hadn't conceived of it yet). Now I'm making up for lost time. I wish this opportunity for my younger sibling and would appreciate any direction any of you can provide.

Thanx,
foneguy

I have completely failed to get anyone to let me teach them to photoread. maybe I am just in a really close-minded place or lack the necessary charisma.

I am so frustrated with this that I decided to do a research project to see if I can find the answer to why some people are so interested in photoreading while others are completely against it even if the tapes and books are available to them at no cost. (i already posted about it yesterday)

If you can't afford the seminar, the best method for teaching someone who you can actually be face to face to is definitely face to face.

Well, it's definitely better when you're teaching to someone either your same age, or younger than you, that's for sure. The way you should go about it, is by bringing up the subject with enthusiasm. And another thing:what's YOUR speed, foneguy? It helps if you're nicely experienced.

I've taught PhotoReading, and the entire system to a friend of mine named Kyle. Kyle hates reading, and even after learning PhotoReading: he still hates reading. So - remember that even if you can teach them to be successful with the system, it really does rely on their own attitude in order for them to surpass the beginning abilities of the system. (Three times faster, and then it increases.)

Explain the concept of PhotoReading, and how it works. Tell a brief summary of all five steps, and remember: someone learning the system is a great thing, so be happy when teaching. REMEMBER THAT.

If he's even willing to learn the system after your persuasive efforts - then start by teaching him the things he has to give up, but you don't really have to mention all of them. This list can be found near the beginning of the PhotoReading book itself. Tell him to take a few minutes to say some things, and try to know some things like

"I will proceed in doing this correctly."

Positive statements repeating inside his mind. . .

Next - teach the steps in order, starting with the tangerine technique, and the other relaxation techniques of the accelerative learning state.

When teaching to preview: make sure he writes down several trigger words that he can remember, and tell him to make a note of what certain proper nouns, titles/subtitles, and various things that he sees may mean, but don't spend much time on this.

Teaching photofocus, be sure to mention the multiple techniques, and if you can:get some stereograms for the fun of it.

If I'm on the right track, and these ideas sound good, do tell me to keep going.

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I am so frustrated with this that I decided to do a research project to see if I can find the answer to why some people are so interested in photoreading while others are completely against it even if the tapes and books are available to them at no cost. (i already posted about it yesterday)

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The truth is, and I have the same problem is that there are usually only a few different cases of what they think.

A.) They believe it's impossible to get to those kinds of speeds.

B.) They feel that their life is so busy that they could not possibly have time to learn/master it.

C.) As a person, they don't think that "them of all people" could do it. In other words, they lack personal confidence in themselves.

In fact, that last one is a GIGANTIC issue. That's what my parents believe, and that's their loss, quite frankly. Even after teaching my friend Kyle. . .he was successful with it, and even answered 5/7 questions correct on a spontaneous activation quiz, but still refuses to believe he can do it.

Thanks youngprer for your input, and by all means, please let me know your thoughts, and by all means, continue your exposition! I am sure I can use your input in a positive manner, for example, the 'happy/smile while teaching' is always a good approach. I will likely have him, my younger brother, read(which he doesn't like to do) your posts.

I was also interested in any opinions on the Home Study Course or Seminar in this context. Since I haven't gone through any of these, I wanted to see if anyone can supply valid and positive feedback on these and if it will be more beneficial for a thirteen year old as opposed to using the PR book.

'To answer the young man on the right...'

I've been PRing for almost 4 months now and I got the PR process down, however, I do modify it for my own needs. As to my own speed, it is about 1 200~300 pg book(history book for research) in @ 1 hr. I usually use 20 minute sessions(spaced out)to go through the PR steps then the final session I use the PR steps very quickly with emphasis on activating from my list of trigger words(usually a long list). I usually get what I need by that time, and sometimes even before the final 20 minute session. This is with the emphasis on recalling specific details(dates, names, etc.) that I need.

I am currently trying MM's (with a synoptic reading projects I'm working on) with a box of 96 Crayola Crayons, different color highlighters, and pens to speed things and it seems to help(hey, it works for me!).

I know I'm not as fast as the youngprer( ), but I am pushing along trying to continually unload mental obstacles to speed my PRing up!

My speed isn't THAT fast. You sound about as fast as me, which is okay. Reason I asked that question, however, is because the faster you are, the more people will want to learn it, because you get to prove it to them.

(And they have so much fun, because it only takes you a little bit to get to know them and talk about their favorite book(s). )

And as for what's more beneficial:if you can't afford the seminar, but CAN afford the personal learning course, I would recommend getting to know the course, and then after you know it piece by piece, walk him through it. Teach him a little bit at a time, and let him use a little bit of it at a time. Then, once you've taught the entire system, let him have all of the stuff for future reference.

And as I was saying:

When teaching activation, be very clear. I feel that the PhotoReading book could have done a better job with those chapters on Activation and Rapid Reading myself. . .which may be why I had a hard time on getting the concepts down originally.

Also be sure to emphasize the difference between Rapid Reading, and activation. Also explain some different ways to use the final step, having to do with the whole "slow down on some parts, but speed up on others."

Remember to also emphasize on PURPOSE. Purpose is very important. When the story on PhotoReading appeared on the Channel 9 news of a Minneapolis station(free video), Paul and the news reporter talk about purpose more there than they do in the book.

Before doing the PhotoReading step, have him enter the accelerative learning state and say stuff to himself - and once again: BELIEVE it, things like:

"All that I photoread will leave a last impression, and be available to me."

As for your own speed foneguy - just remember that mental obstacles. . .they only exist mentally. And that's only if you want them to. Just know and feel yourself getting better and better, and faster and faster with the system everytime. Don't push it. It will happen and occur naturally, without effort.

Good luck,
youngprer

(My best time was 250pgs in 45 mins with approx. 85% comprehension.)

I can get the Home study course for my brother, however, if it would seem to be better/more productive to go to a seminar. For this I would be willing to save up some cash for me to 'send' my little brother to this seminar. Also, we'd have to wait a several months for the seminar to be close to my neck of the woods.

Either way, put up this post to get some input from all who have done either of these, so as to make an informed choice before I fork over the money.

Younprer,
I'm sure you ARE faster than I am since my comprehension is not as high as that, I feel that it's really not a matter of how FAST you PR, but how fast, flexible and willing you are to accept changes in your attitude and point of view.
In your case, you have been taught well, youngprer!

Well, I've learned how to get that kind of comprehension because I've NEEDED to for school. It's been tough. In fact, on this last week, while I'm recovering from being sick, and trying to get more sleep - I also have to study for two hours, and do about an hour of either make up/catch up work/homework in general. I'm havin' to push hard. . .

I learned PhotoReading earlier this school year, but by then it was too late to save myself from not having to struggle like crazy just to keep my grades passing for the yearly averages.

At the same time, I deal with a lot of in life stuff. . .I'm really concerned about a lot of things. . .I've got DEEP anger about my father that I've been trying to resolve, and ALL KINDS OF STUFF. Going into detail here is difficult.

And if you send him, and him only to a seminar, make sure he's okay with being alone at the seminar itself. Think about it. What would you rather do? Have success shared with your best friend, or just all to yourself?

My theory ..

Not everyone is a seeker. I truly believe that all of us here at this forum are seekers. WE are the ones who seek alternative answers, alternative therapies .. the road not taken.

My brother is very smart and he could benefit from learning PR'ing but he isn't interested. I'm the seeker of the family.

Things like reading we take for granted, we assume that we can't change the way we do things, especially fundamentals.

Take an adult re-entering college, a lot of them are TERRIFIED of math classes because they didn't do well in school previously and they don't feel they can change that fundamental "bad" math skill. Make sense?

Reading is elementary, like math. It's something we do everyday and we take it for granted. Asking someone to change that is like asking them to use their left hand to eat their dinner instead of their right hand. Can you tell I'm right-handed?

I think most people are afraid .. coupled with not being seekers.

I see the value of PR'ing, and I adore what it can do .. but at the same time, I *like* to read the normal way. I like to savor and taste each word as if it were the ripest of strawberries. *shrug*

Just my theories ..
Tracey~

Sometimes it just irks them. I know I couldn't persuade my brothers to try the course if hell froze over. The idea of relearning something they had a hard time with at school in the first place... well they'd knock my block off for suggesting it.

Sometimes the best way to help them is let them find it themselves. EG you leave the book lying around and make a fuss about misplacing it... like its worth it's weight in gold or something... Pick up a book and just mention that you are going to start reading it... come back in an hour or so later and say something in passing about the book and toss the book back on the coffee table. Lay the bait.

Now something like that might work for you. You know them better than I would. Me on the other hand, I haven't even told them I did the course.

If they are closed minded you can't force it.. that backfires big time. Accept it with a shrug of the shoulders and say fine. It hard knowing you not helping family and friends. If you force the issue they feel like you're trying to sell them an MLM scheme and resent you for it.

Alex