December 5th 2009 was an exceptionally sad day as we lost one of the world’s greatest teacher and friend, Jim Rohn.

Jim Rohn touched millions of lives over the past 46 years through his seminars, books, articles and CDs. He always stayed long after an event to shake hands, take pictures and sign autographs. He loved making a difference in people’s lives, that was his passion and inspiration. Yet he was also a private man who kept a small, loyal and caring inner circle. He was a tremendous friend to those who knew him.

Here’s a video with his teachings, some that have changed the lives of millions worldwide.

Thank you Mr. Rohn.

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Everyone is painfully aware that conventional reading methods can no longer deal with information demands of our day to day lives. Speed reading is well ahead than most solutions in addressing this problem .

But how do you find a program that actually works? There are so many bogus programs out there that most people wonder if becoming a speed reader is even possible.

Rest assured that speed reading is a very effective solution and if you get the right program, you will experience some amazing changes in the way you process information.

Here’s a quick tutorial on how to pick a speed reading program that will turn you into a speed reader.

Easy to Use

To become a real speed reader, I recommend either a computer software based speed reading program or an audio program. Speed reading books or e-books tend to be very confusing due to its manual nature. Software or audio programs tend to provide more depth and instruction. Let’s face it nothing beats having someone walk you step by step which is why speed reading software or audio programs are a big hit.

Reputable

Get programs which have been highly rated by rating companies like Top Ten Review http://www.toptenreviews.com. High Quality Awards are also very good indicators as to how well the speed reading system has performed over time. At the very least it should have very compelling testimonials which rave about the course and provide some insight as to how it changed the lives of its clients.

Money Back Guarantee

Nothing says confidence like a money back guarantee. This allows you to test the system and see if it matches your learning style. Good providers accommodate for different learning styles and levels so if they provide a money back guarantee, they usually have an exceptional product.

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Step 3: What steps are needed to achieve these goals?
Once you are clear that the goal is achievable, you need to detail the necessary steps to be taken in order to achieve this goal. Outlining the steps provide more clarity as to what you can expect in order to achieve your goal and make it easier to manage time later. For example, let’s say your goal is to complete a book report. Now, the necessary steps to achieve this goal is:

1. Read Book
2. Outline major points of the book
3. Complete Introduction & Conclusion
4. Complete Body
5. Editing & Compiling

So as you can see, when you have a clear goal (e.g.: Complete book report) you will be able to chunk the tasks into more manageable pieces. This way you will be able to give each task the necessary attention. Beware of chunking too much since this will only clutter your day.

Step 4: Schedule them
Now that you know what steps need to be taken, all you need to do is schedule them into your planner. Allocate the expected completion time for each task and then schedule it. This way, you can manage time much more effectively compared to a “to-do” list.

1. Read Book – 3 hours
2. Outline major points of the book – 1hour
3. Complete Introduction & Conclusion – 1 hour
4. Complete Body – 4 hours
5. Editing & Compiling – 2 hours

Step 5: Leave Buffer Space
This is where most people fail to manage time. Never expect everything to run smoothly. Always leave some buffer time in case your planned task takes more time than expected. If you have a packed schedule a single change in timing could result in all your other plans coming undone.

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A top time management system provides exceptional ways to manage time and achieve exceptional results in your life. Changes you will experience from a high quality time management system will be exceptionally profound. Below I have outlined some of the major concepts from these systems which you can incorporate into your life immediately and see some great results.

Step 1: List down what you would like to achieve?
The most important aspect that people forget about a time management system is that you are meant to achieve a set of goals. Most people get wrapped up in their “to do list” that they lose sight of what is truly important…. Their goal. So before you start planning your day or week (recommended), be clear of what you would like to achieve. The more specific your goal, the more likely you will achieve it.  Goals should be:

Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely

Step 2: Is it realistic?
Once you are absolutely clear of what you are planning to achieve this week, you need to ask yourself if the goal is realistic. Although pushing yourself is encouraged, there is no point setting yourself up for failure by setting targets that cannot be achieved in the stipulated time. Chunk your goal down to more manageable pieces to obtain maximum impact.

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Gone are the days where students have the luxury to trial and error or play “catch-up” during a semester. Study skills training is an absolute must in this day and age to achieve the high grades you aspire to.

Too Much Info

There is just too much information that is required before every exam that using conventional study methods will only lead to frustration and disappointment. You need a system which will allow you to process large amounts of information within a short period of time (with as little effort as possible).

Organisation

If you think you can just ‘wing’ your studies, think again. Studying for high grades requires careful planning and organisation. Like a peak performance athlete you need to “train” (study) regularly with maximum impact each time. Without a system you are most likely to loose your way and you can kiss you high scores goodbye.

Class Time

Good study skills system teach you how to maximise your time in class to achieve high grades. Conventional study habits force students to restudy the material again after the class is over. A much better way of studying is to maximise your study time in class and then reinforce the material using tested techniques after class thus maximising results and minimising effort.

Exam Skills

Just because you know the material does not mean you are exam ready. Exam preparation and execution is a very specific skill-set and requires special training. When you are trained you will find you are much more relaxed and able to execute more effectively in an exam.

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Are you reading aloud (or in your head)?

Most people sub-vocalize or pronounce the words to yourself as you read. Almost everyone does it, although to different degrees: some read aloud (or under their breath), while others vocalise each word in their heads. Good speed reading strategies pay special attention to sub-vocalization as it is a major cause for drops in reading speed.

Are you easily distracted while reading?

Another major cause for drops in reading speed is due to how easily a reader is distracted. Undergoing training to incorporate good speed reading strategies will enable you to maintain a high level of concentration regardless of the activity around you.

Do you constantly reread the material?

This is a common plight of most readers where they keep rereading lines or sometimes paragraphs. This is usually an attempt to confirm that they have understood what they have read. With good speed reading strategies, you will not only read faster but gain greater confidence in your comprehension which will eliminate your need to reread.

How fast is your current reading speed?

To see the impact of good speed reading strategies, you must first know how quick you are currently reading. Most speed reading strategies address this early in the program to establish your reading level. Once you know where you are, you will be more aware of what to expect going forward.

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Time management is a critical component to successfully achieving an outcome. However, over time “experts” have managed to make time management such a painful exercise that, most people have just decided to wing it and hope for the best.

Hopefully this tutorial will help outline what time management is really about and help you achieve all that you set out to do.

The whole purpose of time management is to facilitate you in getting from where you are to where you want to be. However, for most people time management has become merely a reminder service or a to do list with no clear objective to be achieved. No wonder it is such a problem to be inspired to get things done.

A. Always know where you need to go

The core function of a good time management system is to facilitate your journey from where you are to a desired goal. Now, I’m sure you’ve read enough about goals to understand how important they are and what major changes you can expect once you create a goal list and review them constantly.

B. Always know where you are

Now that you know where you want to go, you need to get very clear as to where you are. A good time management system will allow you to prioritise and strategise the necessary steps which need to be taken and this usually require a starting point. So, a clear idea as to where you are will provide an indication as to the amount of effort, time and resources you will need to achieve your goal.

C. Always know what you need to do

When you know where you are and where you need to go, you will automatically strategise the necessary steps (or action items) to get there. Make sure these steps are clear and achievable. There’s nothing worse than having an unachievable action item. Once you have all your action items, all you need to do is schedule them.

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