Comments on: How to Study with Focus, Confidence and Purpose http://www.alexshalman.com/2009/04/12/how-to-study-with-focus-confidence-and-purpose/ Practical Personal Development Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:00:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Your Weight Loss Solution http://www.alexshalman.com/2009/04/12/how-to-study-with-focus-confidence-and-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-155581 Your Weight Loss Solution Sat, 29 May 2010 04:17:49 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1808#comment-155581 [...] you did a week ago, at least 30 minutes to an hour. 3. Focus. Do not underestimate the value of focus. With consistent organization, you will plan so that you have enough rest, which will affect your [...] [...] you did a week ago, at least 30 minutes to an hour. 3. Focus. Do not underestimate the value of focus. With consistent organization, you will plan so that you have enough rest, which will affect your [...]

]]> By: Organization. Consistency. Focus. | Alex Shalman.com http://www.alexshalman.com/2009/04/12/how-to-study-with-focus-confidence-and-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-139556 Organization. Consistency. Focus. | Alex Shalman.com Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:18:38 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1808#comment-139556 [...] you did a week ago, at least 30 minutes to an hour. 3. Focus. Do not underestimate the value of focus. With consistent organization, you will plan so that you have enough rest, which will affect your [...] [...] you did a week ago, at least 30 minutes to an hour. 3. Focus. Do not underestimate the value of focus. With consistent organization, you will plan so that you have enough rest, which will affect your [...]

]]> By: slothbear http://www.alexshalman.com/2009/04/12/how-to-study-with-focus-confidence-and-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-114519 slothbear Thu, 21 May 2009 20:08:06 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1808#comment-114519 Thanks for the great write-up. I've been having a lot of success with the 50-10 technique. All of my work in on the computer, and I use a Macintosh program that "disables" the system during the 10 minute break. Of course I could disable *that*, but that's cheating, right? I have no affiliation with the program, and it's free: http://www.dejal.com/timeout/ It's a lot harder for me to get the intention right -- since I work for myself on various entrepreneurial projects. But I keep practicing. Thanks for the great write-up. I’ve been having a lot of success with the 50-10 technique. All of my work in on the computer, and I use a Macintosh program that “disables” the system during the 10 minute break. Of course I could disable *that*, but that’s cheating, right? I have no affiliation with the program, and it’s free: http://www.dejal.com/timeout/

It’s a lot harder for me to get the intention right — since I work for myself on various entrepreneurial projects. But I keep practicing.

]]> By: MLDina http://www.alexshalman.com/2009/04/12/how-to-study-with-focus-confidence-and-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-114039 MLDina Mon, 18 May 2009 19:33:19 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1808#comment-114039 Your study suggestions can be applied to so many areas of life. Having a set agenda, preparing, and dedicating your time to your agenda are a huge help, especially at work. If you don't plan out your day, it's easy to get carried away on a different task or distracted. Thanks for the suggestions! Your study suggestions can be applied to so many areas of life. Having a set agenda, preparing, and dedicating your time to your agenda are a huge help, especially at work. If you don’t plan out your day, it’s easy to get carried away on a different task or distracted. Thanks for the suggestions!

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]]> By: Aldohas http://www.alexshalman.com/2009/04/12/how-to-study-with-focus-confidence-and-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-112198 Aldohas Thu, 07 May 2009 04:07:01 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1808#comment-112198 yeah, "single tasking" multi-tasking just make everything unfinished, give you more and more new task yeah, “single tasking”
multi-tasking just make everything unfinished, give you more and more new task

]]> By: Cody Dream-Life-Coaching http://www.alexshalman.com/2009/04/12/how-to-study-with-focus-confidence-and-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-111027 Cody Dream-Life-Coaching Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:37:38 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1808#comment-111027 To me it's about knowing why you are studying and really wanting the outcome so badly that your subconscious takes over and you just blast through it on auto plot. This is an excellent article though. To me it’s about knowing why you are studying and really wanting the outcome so badly that your subconscious takes over and you just blast through it on auto plot. This is an excellent article though.

]]> By: J.D. Meier http://www.alexshalman.com/2009/04/12/how-to-study-with-focus-confidence-and-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-109652 J.D. Meier Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:23:26 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1808#comment-109652 Focus, confidence and purpose is a powerful Ménage ? trois. It's a real recipe for results. Focus, confidence and purpose is a powerful Ménage ? trois.

It’s a real recipe for results.

]]> By: Anna http://www.alexshalman.com/2009/04/12/how-to-study-with-focus-confidence-and-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-109358 Anna Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:23:19 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1808#comment-109358 good study ideas! My boards are in July so I will be in the same boat as you very shortly.. good luck on the DAT! good study ideas! My boards are in July so I will be in the same boat as you very shortly.. good luck on the DAT!

]]> By: Mark Foo | TheBigDreamer.com http://www.alexshalman.com/2009/04/12/how-to-study-with-focus-confidence-and-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-109253 Mark Foo | TheBigDreamer.com Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:27:56 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1808#comment-109253 Hi Alex, Thanks for all the great tips! I especially like the 50/10 Principle. I'm going to implement that right away! :) Cheers~ Mark Hi Alex,

Thanks for all the great tips! I especially like the 50/10 Principle. I’m going to implement that right away! :)

Cheers~

Mark

]]> By: The Mindset Apprentice http://www.alexshalman.com/2009/04/12/how-to-study-with-focus-confidence-and-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-108942 The Mindset Apprentice Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:09:21 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1808#comment-108942 Hey Alex! Great post buddy. <b>Intention </b>is so, so, so important. Even as much as I know that I sometimes forget to begin my study sessions with an intention...whenever I realize I'm not being productive, it is usually because I didn't have a strong enough intention. It's important for people to realize that intention is not just something to have before studying, but every activity you do! When you have the intention that everything you are doing is bringing about positive results in your life....great things will come! <b>The 50-10 Formula: </b>I find it funny you mentioned this considering I just began doing chunks of 50 minutes just a couple months ago. I got it from one Alex Mandossian who is a master at time efficiency. Sometimes I go in longer power sessions -- but usually that'll be for an 'action item,' rather than studying. <b>Exercise</b>: It is SO easy to get caught up in the electronics/computer and just zone away as you get more and more tired, and your brain starts to get weary and unfocused...but what's also easy is just GETTING UP! Jump up and down...heck, dance if you like to! That's actually what I just started doing whenever I need a state change. I just turn on some music and start dancing. I'm even teaching myself hip-hop by watching music videos on YouTube! What got me to start doing that was after I got back from staffing the Tony Robbins event. Throughout the day we would have 'state' changes to get the energy going, and it would all be through pumping music, jumping up and down, and just get the body engaged. I especially loved when I was leading the dancing up on stage, so it got me thinking, "Hmm...I'm gonna start doing this at home too!" <b>Single Tasking</b>: Why do people think that multi-tasking is a skill? Multi-tasking has got to be one of the worst productivity drainers there are as it multiplies the time it takes to do things. <b>Water</b>: Personally I subscribe to the point of taking in half your body weight in ounces of water each day. I have one of those big 64 ounce watter bottles and just drink a little more than the full thing each day. All in all, great post! I'm going to go ahead and stumble it to help you out :-) Take care, --Sean Patrick Simpson **The Mindset Apprentice** <a href="http://www.twitter.com/vpsean" rel="nofollow">Twitter ID @vpsean</a> Hey Alex!

Great post buddy.

Intention is so, so, so important. Even as much as I know that I sometimes forget to begin my study sessions with an intention…whenever I realize I’m not being productive, it is usually because I didn’t have a strong enough intention. It’s important for people to realize that intention is not just something to have before studying, but every activity you do! When you have the intention that everything you are doing is bringing about positive results in your life….great things will come!

The 50-10 Formula: I find it funny you mentioned this considering I just began doing chunks of 50 minutes just a couple months ago. I got it from one Alex Mandossian who is a master at time efficiency. Sometimes I go in longer power sessions — but usually that’ll be for an ‘action item,’ rather than studying.

Exercise: It is SO easy to get caught up in the electronics/computer and just zone away as you get more and more tired, and your brain starts to get weary and unfocused…but what’s also easy is just GETTING UP! Jump up and down…heck, dance if you like to! That’s actually what I just started doing whenever I need a state change. I just turn on some music and start dancing. I’m even teaching myself hip-hop by watching music videos on YouTube!

What got me to start doing that was after I got back from staffing the Tony Robbins event. Throughout the day we would have ‘state’ changes to get the energy going, and it would all be through pumping music, jumping up and down, and just get the body engaged. I especially loved when I was leading the dancing up on stage, so it got me thinking, “Hmm…I’m gonna start doing this at home too!”

Single Tasking: Why do people think that multi-tasking is a skill? Multi-tasking has got to be one of the worst productivity drainers there are as it multiplies the time it takes to do things.

Water: Personally I subscribe to the point of taking in half your body weight in ounces of water each day. I have one of those big 64 ounce watter bottles and just drink a little more than the full thing each day.

All in all, great post! I’m going to go ahead and stumble it to help you out :-)

Take care,

–Sean Patrick Simpson
**The Mindset Apprentice**
Twitter ID @vpsean

]]> By: Make Money On Line http://www.alexshalman.com/2009/04/12/how-to-study-with-focus-confidence-and-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-108919 Make Money On Line Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:46:51 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1808#comment-108919 I really like this post helps me put a system together that helps me focus and get more things done. I'm going to pass this along to others because reading this you can learn ways to control time management and not feel so over whelmed so very good post! I really like this post helps me put a system together that helps me focus and get more things done. I’m going to pass this along to others because reading this you can learn ways to control time management and not feel so over whelmed so very good post!

]]> By: How to Study with Focus, Confidence and Purpose | General Education Programs | Programs: Education http://www.alexshalman.com/2009/04/12/how-to-study-with-focus-confidence-and-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-108823 How to Study with Focus, Confidence and Purpose | General Education Programs | Programs: Education Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:19:02 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1808#comment-108823 [...] The rest is here: How to Study with Focus, Confidence and Purpose [...] [...] The rest is here: How to Study with Focus, Confidence and Purpose [...]

]]> By: Jeffrey http://www.alexshalman.com/2009/04/12/how-to-study-with-focus-confidence-and-purpose/comment-page-1/#comment-108820 Jeffrey Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:06:56 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/?p=1808#comment-108820 Great post. I have several colleagues studying for graduate admission tests and we were talking about these very techniques and how effective they are. The one thing that everyone said was when the timer went off at the end of their allotted time they all wanted to keep going. However, it is keeping the promise to yourself and taking the break that allows you to focus during the timed session. It is amazing how important keeping your promises to yourself are. Good stuff. Great post. I have several colleagues studying for graduate admission tests and we were talking about these very techniques and how effective they are. The one thing that everyone said was when the timer went off at the end of their allotted time they all wanted to keep going. However, it is keeping the promise to yourself and taking the break that allows you to focus during the timed session. It is amazing how important keeping your promises to yourself are. Good stuff.

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