I found out about PR on the internet doing a search for speed reading techniques. I was fascinated and ran out and found the book at Borders the next day. I (normal) read through the book in two days and tried PRing. It felt strange, but I felt like I it worked (can't really explain it).
Then, ran out and got a copy of The Mind Mapping book by Tony Buzan.
That combined with other studies I've done onthe mind and learning and the subconscious have me hooked.
I still have much practice to do with PRing. And, am bent on getting the home study course and attending the seminar (currently unemployed, though).
I am interested in researching for writing, gaining information for fun, and I am most interested in direct learning for skill learning.