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#44484 05/21/05 08:46 PM
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Hello,

I started using PR this week with technical e-books to prepare for 3 computer certification exams (Hardware Repair, Operating Systems and Security). This is how I state my purpose before to PhotoRead all 3 e-books:" I am PhotoReading these e-books so that the information I PhotoRead will be available to me during my exams to pass the exams. It will help me to get a good job to help my family and will improve my skills at work." Is this OK for a purpose or do you think this is a goal.

Also, before I PR the 3 different e-books ( Hardware, Operating Systems and Security ) do I need to Preview all 3 ebooks first then PR all of them or should I Preview and PR each e-book, 1 after the other ?

=> Can I use the test preparation/Simulator softwares (Questions/Answers)for these subjects for my Activation Step ?

Any advise or comments welcome.
Thanks.

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#44485 05/22/05 09:26 PM
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Hi Apprentice.

I can empathise a lot with the difficulty of stating a purpose in regard to these certificate exams.
Personally, I think your stated purpose is ok, but it could be more specific, in my opinion.

I usually turn the title of the book into my purpose.
For example, currently I am studying a book titled:
"Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment"

Therefore, I state as my purpose:

"My purpose for reading this book is to make me an expert at managing and maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment"

Sure, add in the benefits that come from being an expert, ie: better job prospects, more money, imagine how you'd feel once you're an expert (virtual reality) etc, as the extra motivation.
Just don't forget to specifically focus on what the actual book is about, to get a more specific purpose, rather than just the wider side effects of learning it.
Afterall, first and foremost, you must have an interest or arouse an interest in the subject, otherwise save your time and do something else.

As for the preview question:

Personally I would preview and then PR the first book, then preview and PR the second book, and so on.
PLAY! with it though, go with what feels right, and you'll never fail

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Can I use the test preparation/Simulator softwares (Questions/Answers)for these subjects for my Activation Step ?

Yes that is a excellent way to draw the information out of you.
Only the other day I PR a mass of linux articles on a website.No preview, no activation, just PR.
I haven't really done much with linux, so I was testing myself here, testing the PR step.
After I had PR the articles, I then went and tried the sites test questions.
As their is no pressure on me to learn linux technologies at present, yet because I have an interest to learn it, this was an excellent frame of mind to approach this test with.

Anyway, let's just say, I did very well on the test
going with my feelings and with what felt right.
Sure, I got a few questions wrong, but you know what, I WENT EASY ON MYSELF

Apprentice, I have just started my own IT forums for people who are studying IT and for anyone else interested, so you might want to check it out.It'd be good to see you there, and keep track of your progress.Check it out, here: www.oghma.net

Cheers! and good luck

[This message has been edited by flex22 (edited May 22, 2005).]


#44486 05/23/05 01:33 PM
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flex22 ,

Thank you for your advise.
I visited your IT site www.oghma.net,
It is cool! I will join you there too.

Happy PhotoReading.


#44487 05/23/05 02:15 PM
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When it comes to activation treat each chapter as a book and yes if there are questions already provided include them in your activation (don't limit your activation to only those questions though. To own an understanding of the topic you have to reach a little further into the text than that.

Alex


#44488 05/23/05 03:01 PM
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Thanks to both of you Alex and Flex22.
I am sure other PhotoReaders who read technical books will use these advises.

Apprentice


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quote:
Originally posted by Apprentice:
flex22 ,

Thank you for your advise.
I visited your IT site www.oghma.net
It is cool! I will join you there too.

Happy PhotoReading.



#44490 05/23/05 03:15 PM
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Personally I prefer to activate the whole book in one go, even a big 1000 page technical book I am activating at the moment.

I superead at about 2 seconds a page or less.
I keep doing this over and over and over, until I feel the need to dip.
So far I have superead my book and 15 times, and not ocne have a felt the need to dip.
When it happens, it happens, I will not force it.

There is no conscious decision making...

... I only go with what feels right.

The only conscious act is to reaffirm my purpose now and again.

Reading like this, truly living and being in touch with who you are, the essence of your being is so awesome it has to be experienced.

If you don't let go and experience it, then you're betraying your soul.


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... I only go with what feels right.

The only conscious act is to reaffirm my purpose now and again.

Reading like this, truly living and being in touch with who you are, the essence of your being is so awesome it has to be experienced.

If you don't let go and experience it, then you're betraying your soul.

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Flex22,

I agree with what you said. I have been doing almost exactly what you said for One week before this thread in the forum and the result is amazing compare to when I was not using PR. It is great to learn from people who already have experience and experience it yourself. Intuition, TrueSelf or Soul is a great guide if you take the time to feel deep inside you.

Apprentice


#44492 06/23/05 08:21 AM
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Personally I prefer to activate the whole book in one go, even a big 1000 page technical book I am activating at the moment.

I superead at about 2 seconds a page or less.
I keep doing this over and over and over, until I feel the need to dip.
So far I have superead my book and 15 times, and not ocne have a felt the need to dip.

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Did you get anything after 15 or more superread, and witout dip?


#44493 06/23/05 11:10 AM
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Yes I got a good mental overview of the book.
The books structure and apparent complexity were also apparent.

I don't dip until I feel the need to.If I never feel the need to dip, then so be it.
I've had flashes of the book appear in my minds eye.Often a whole page, so I have complete recall of facts, which is a nice side effect, I'll take that

You have to start further out, let it flow.....

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