Hello Jack,
I second that thank you to Paul and Pete. I have never been so excited about picking up a book in my life. I also live in a really noisy area with my family. It is unbelievable. I will suggest a few things to you...
-Try to make every noise around you apart of your blending surroundings as Paul mentioned on the tape.
-Try classical music to keep your mind off of the distractions.
-Also something most people really try and discourage around here is that you shouldnt photoread textbooks like for school.. Well I advise if you truthfully yearn for reading more and more, go right ahead and read those textbooks with the purpose of learning the important things inside, as well as advancing further your photoreading skills.
For me, after doing the photoreading system, I can't see myself ever going back to normal reading. Focus was a HUGE issue with me when it came to school, well these meditive states which Paul teaches have helped me all on its own. As well as skittering, which helps me a huge amount in school work. I say if you truthfully enjoy photoreading and really getting further in it, go ahead and read anything from textbooks to even story books. However the thing is they discourage people who want the decent grade, its not PR that they are doing it for. Your purpose is the most important, without purpose, your mind it confused and it doesn't do anything with the information it takes in.
Also with textbooks, you should know it isn't the same activation as normal books, you may need to skitter+rapid read in order to gather main points depending on the subject. Math for instance is technical, therefor you should probably rapid read and skitter through after photoreading to activate, soon after try completing a problem and if you come to a confusing halt, ask yourself "How can I do this problem" with genuine curiosity.
The reason I suggested textbooks in the first place is because you say you have a lot of school? Well do it at school if you can spare the time, and feel you are able to learn as you photoread. Remember, states help you concentrate. The tangerine really, really helps me.
Good luck bro! Photoread on !
Last edited by FreezePop; 09/16/07 09:47 PM.