Welcome to Learn 200% Faster, also known as Richard's Advanced Creative Thinking Skills!

First steps-outline of this session

Right now pick up your diary or phone and

1. Block out about 30 minutes a day for the next 6 days if you are doing the course self-paced. Otherwise diarise the dates we have agreed to meet.
2. Then play the short video.
3. Then pop a comment in the box at the bottom saying "Diarised!" And finally,
4. Click "Complete and Continue" up top right.

That will be all for today. It should take only about 15 minutes. Then I want you to get up and make yourself a coffee or other favourite beverage. Let it sink in you are about to have a great deal of fun - and feel a lot better about yourself.

It is a big course and your precious time spent online will deliver greater benefits than you think. But it takes commitment.

Step 1

So I urge you to diarise just 30 minutes a day for your coursework.

And take the trouble to follow the instructions I give to the live groups as if you are there. You will learn a huge amount about learning as you go along. And one ABSOLUTE ESSENTIAL is that you take physical notes on paper as you go. You will learn why as you progress.

You are going to transform yourself with this course, I promise!

So have you diarised?

Step 2:

This short video will give you a feeling for a live workshop delivery method that has inspired about 10,000 professionals and managers all over the world, mainly in South Africa and Australia. Drawing while I speak slows me down enough so that the content makes sense. I hope it works for you. No boring PowerPoint!

So grab a sheet of paper (preferably UN-lined), and a handful of coloured pens, and map out your course outline - I suggest you copy me colour for colour. Get in the habit of following on paper.

THE COURSE WILL NOT WORK FOR YOU IF YOU JUST "WATCH TV."

Now run the video and make a note on an A4 sheet of paper. I strongly suggest using paper and not a tablet or iPad.

Well done!

Well done on watching the video. You now have a good idea of what a hand-drawn mind map looks like. You also picked up some of the programme background. I reminded you why you are doing the programme if you want to read and learn faster and solve problems more creatively on your way to a higher qualification. Then I gave you some brain background and pointed out the specific skills you will learn: Dumping and Mind Mapping, TurboReading, Memory for names and facts, PowerLearning and Problem Solving.

Step 3

Now I want you to get into a good habit: Always post a comment down below. That way the course becomes a living thing that you and others can benefit from. And the brain/muscle interaction that happens when you reach for the mouse and keyboard helps to cement the ideas you just took in. And you help me fix the course! So thanks in advance : )

So: Pop a comment in the comment box right below. There is a reason I'm asking you to do this. Some appealing point that comes to mind.

Step 4

Finally, be good enough to click "Complete and continue" up top right - so Teachable can help you figure out what lectures you have viewed as you progress.

Now for that beverage!

Lesson Summary

Welcome to Learn 200% Faster, Richard's Advanced Creative Thinking Skills! In this session, you will engage in activities that will help you learn faster and ensure greater benefits from the course. Here are some of the steps you will take: • Block out about 30 minutes a day for the next 6 days if completing course self-paced • Play a short video • Post a comment in the comment box at the bottom • Click ‘Complete and Continue’ up top right • Take physical notes on paper • Draw while watching video to better understand lectures • Get up and make a favorite beverage, let it sink in • Take physical notes on paper This course will help you learn faster, be more creative, and perform better on your qualifications. Make sure to follow all the instructions to ensure you get the most from this course!