Forums IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ PhotoReading, Memory Optimizer Play with it.... ???

I took the PRing seminar in 1998, but haven't practiced for, like, 1.5 yrs.
The thing is that I can't figure out how can I just play with PRing, relax, have a good time, when I have my boards (medical school) one month from today. I just can't have the playful attitude, thinking that if this does not work...
Right now I decided to give it a try again, because there is SO MUCH material that I have no choice!...in that situation, you get a little stressed out, you know...!
Well, I just want to know if there are some M.D's or someone who has used the PRing method for VERY TECHNICAL books.
You see...I have to know ALL the details in the book, so it's not like, getting the whole idea, reading a paper, a novel...so sincerely, since it's been so long, I need advice on how to approach such a book. In my seminar it was all Self Help, good novels, The Alquimist, Many lives many masters, but there was no Neurophysiology, so I'm kind of skeptical as how it can work for such a detailed subject.
Thanks in advance, photoreaders.

Nikov, I have one suggestion here. Try downloading the Brainwave Generator from www.bwgen.com Use "Learning Aid 2 - Studying" . This will FORCE you to calm down and remain in a very relaxed state. In addition to photoreading, it worked wonders for me on several nights of cramming before exams.

Actually, even if you opt not to use the photoreading system, this will still artifically keep your mind near or within the accelerated learning state. You keep calm, you read faster, you retain more--that simple.

[This message has been edited by Brian649 (edited January 21, 2001).]

It comes with some 20 built-in brainwave presets.

There are also about 60 or so very divergent presets that you can import into the program if you register for $40--but this is not necessary.

I was introduced to photoreading towards the end of my medical school. I understand your overwhelm with trying to know everything in your medical school studies and especially for the boards. I am currently an ER resident and always use photoreading and activating with my textbooks. I was introduced to photoreading at the end of my medical school.

I think the biggest thing I can share with you is the importance of getting the big picture first despite all the technical details. Get the big picture with previewing and photoreading. This forces you to go through the material several times over with activation, each time adding more detail to the overall picture. Remember, do not reading every single word with activating. There's a great temptation there especially with technical details. There's a lot to cover, but you can do it efficiently. I understand your stress. But as you know, it's really important to be as calm as you can be - this enhances your learning. The amount of time you take to learn a subject matter in high stress level states can be double the time you take to learn the same material in stress-free states. I've been amazed with how much I retain when I'm in the alpha brain wave state.

Understand that your method of activation will be different with more technical books than with regular reading books. I have different successes with pleasure reading books than I have with medical textbooks. With medical textbooks, I do rapid reading and know exactly what I need to pick out. Set your goals for what you need to get out of the material. Once you try to relax yourself with counting down or deep breathing, tell yourself, "I am curious to see in how many ways my mind will notice all the pertinent information I need for the boards" or something to that effect. Remember to ask yourself mind-probing questions even as your activating. You WILL find the answers. Remember, with photoreading, one month is plenty of time to study for the boards.

And remember, the boards are not going to ask you every single detail in your books. That's why photoreading and activating will help you center in on the pertinent stuff as long as you set your goals and purpose.

But please do find ways to calm yourself down. Find what works for you. This is good investment of time. This is real key.

Good luck!

-Krishna