In almost every workshop we deliver, we try to teach the principle that the mind is a muscle. What does this mean? Well, your mind and really your whole life operate on the same growth and strengthening principles as any muscle in your body, and almost everyone misunderstands what it takes to make a muscle grow. Pay attention, here.
I always ask my students “what do you need to do to make a muscle grow stronger or larger?” They always reply with great enthusiasm, “You need to EXERCISE!” That is totally incorrect. You can exercise your muscles all day long and they will never get one iota stronger.
Many people learn how to read by sounding out words and hearing them in their head. This works well for learning words but not for reading faster. Once you have a solid sight vocabulary, you do not need to read every word.
Pure subvocalization, also know as mental whispering or hearing all the words in your head as you read, slows down your reading speed. An average untrained reader has an average reading speed of 250 words per minute; however, mental whisperers average only 100 to 150 words per minute. We CANNOT GET RID OF this talking but we CAN REDUCE it.
While subvocalization is useful when reading things like poetry or plays or while studying or memorizing, it slows you down with your other reading.
Today Freedom Personal Development celebrates its 13th year in business! It seems fitting that today’s post takes a look at where we have been and where we are going.
The Freedom Personal Development Story
In November of 1996, Eric Plantenberg and Roger Seip had a vision to take their passion for helping people succeed and turn that into a company. At first, Eric and Roger weren’t sure how they would improve their client’s professional and personal lives or what service they would offer. What they did have was a tremendous conviction and a burning desire to help Read More...
I recently received this email from a friend that asked me how to live a life of freedom and be successful. I wanted to share it with our blog readers since I feel his question and circumstances are what many people find themselves in.
I would be happy to answer any of your questions on living the life of your dreams. Simply post a comment below.
Be Free!
eric
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How are you Eric? I’m glad that you added me on Facebook. I frequently visit your website and also check your Facebook.
You’re just amazing Eric . Since we met on Mariner of the Seas, about 2 years ago….I read a lot of books. I found Read More...
In my coaching experience, I have found these 2 activities the most impactful for your professional and personal development. What are they? Self-talk and visualization!
These activities ARE the most impactful, BUT the easiest to overlook and skip. So don’t skip it! Also, I encourage you to use self-talk and visualization not only as a salesperson or a professional, but in every capacity of your life.
However, for the next few minutes, we’re going to focus on using self-talk and visualization to improving our professional life by treating it more like a business with you as the business owner.
Definition of self-talk: The words you say to Read More...
Looking for a great read? Pick up a personal development book and invest in yourself and future.
Do not think you have time to read? Check out our Reading Smart workshop where you will learn how to read faster and increase your comprehension.
Top 10 Personal Development Books
There are tons of personal development or self help books out there. Some are good, some are terrible. So how do you tell the good stuff from the mediocre?
This list will be a great starting point, as it lists and briefly reviews ten of the best personal development books out there. These books cover a wide variety of sub-genres within the personal development area, but all of these can help you Read More...
Do you find yourself writing a lot but getting little results?
To write effective business communication, there are 2 things that should be an overriding theme: 1) grab the reader’s attention and 2) layout your document, so visually, your reader wants to continue reading.
Grabbing the Reader’s Attention
To connect with the reader, do not open with something that is stuffy, formal or includes, “Please find the blah, blah, blah.” Talk to the reader. Write to them the way that you would talk.
Ask a question. Open with a quote or a joke or a reminder of a recent time together – something that connects you to them. What you are aiming for is the reader Read More...
Inspirational video based on the famous Don’t Quit Poem.
Excert from the Don’t Quit Poem:
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you’re trudging seems all up hill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a Read More...
What does it take to Grow?
With Thanksgiving this week, take some time to think about what you are truly grateful for – that is the reason for the holiday right?
Many people learn how to read by sounding out words and hearing them in their head. This works well for learning words but not for reading faster. Once you have a solid sight vocabulary, you do not need to read every word.
Today Freedom Personal Development celebrates its 13th year in business! It seems fitting that today’s post takes a look at where we have been and where we are going.
Looking for a great read? Pick up a personal development book and invest in yourself and future.
