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Originally posted by danno0909:
so whats the idea behind their course? how does their reading system work?
Subliminal photography and the step in the PhotoReading whole mind system where you "mentally photograph" the printed page are very similar. The idea has been around for over a century.
Paul did take a class from Subliminal Dynamics. He writes about it in the first chapter of the PhotoReading book, but he does not mention that company by name. Subliminal Dynamics did not invent the process of "mentally photographing" the printed page. They merely developed a course around it as did we.
Here is how Paul Scheele describes the comparison between PhotoReading and Subliminal Dynamics.
"At one time I promoted Richard Welch and the Subliminal Dynamics program to several classes full of my clients. My hat is tipped to him in my PhotoReading book for suggesting the concept of subliminal perception as a tool for reading.
"In truth, he now uses my name without permission in an attempt to bring credibility to a system of his that I do not feel delivers the promised result.
"I cannot endorse nor recommend in any way that you invest in the Subliminal Dynamics home study course.
"My work diverges from his in three major ways.
--1) The key is not subliminal perception. The key is the brain's capacity for preconscious processing. I've spent my years developing a protocol to capture this capacity and put it reliably in the hands of our clients.
(Reference the work of N.F. Dixon from England, and P. Lewicki at Tulsa University, Oklahoma).
-- 2) Neuro-Linguistic Programming is the basis for our techniques of putting folks in contact with the resources of the nonconscious data storage systems of the brain for activation and recall.
-- 3) Accelerative, brain-based teaching and learning are essential in the design and delivery of our programs, including the design of the book.
"If you are interested in a home study course, the PhotoReading Personal Learning Course is an excellent addition and support to the live PhotoReading course. If you attended a course from a Learning Strategies Corporation certified PhotoReading instructor, you will be eligible for a discount on the purchase of the
home study course.
"Also the new 3rd edition of the PhotoReading book contains a number of additions to the Activation chapter that you might find valuable.
"Feel free to call us here and ask any questions. We guarantee satisfaction with our course.
Sincerely,
Paul R. Scheele
Chairman
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Regarding Richard Welch. He is definitely one of the innovators of "mentally photographing" printed materials, the idea has been around for over a century. But, he is absolutely not the inventor of it nor is he the inventor of
PhotoReading. I mention this because we have learned he has promoted his seminar as the "PhotoReading" seminar in Australia.
The input process of the two systems where you
"mentally photograph" the printed page are very similar.
The differences lie in:
--1) methods of teaching people to use and integrate the system, and
-- 2)"Activation" techniques. These activate information into the conscious mind so that you can more readily use the information.
Their course relies on spontaneous activation--"Keep at it and eventually it will happen." Unfortunately, that is not practical in
today's information-based world.
PhotoReading goes further by giving you tools to access and utilize the information, so you can get the comprehension you need in the time you have to work with.
PhotoReading is a practical, systematic way to increasing your reading speed, comprehension, retention significantly. There is a satisfaction guarantee and free coaching support for assistance along the way as you develop your skill.
Every aspect of PhotoReading is detailed in our easy-to-read book "The PhotoReading Whole Mind System." There are no "secrets."
Most people find PhotoReading more thorough and more practical.
