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Become a SuperLearner 2: Learn Speed Reading & Boost MemoryLearn faster & more effectively by harnessing the skills of the world’s fastest readers & memory record-holders. NEW V2!Instructed by Jonathan Levi, Dr. Lev Goldentouch, Prof. Anna Goldentouch Personal Development / Memory & Study Skills MP4 | Video: 1920×1080 | Duration: 5 Hours | 4.55GB | Language: EnglishIn short:This course will teach you how to hack your learning, reading, and memory skills, empowering you to learn anything and everything faster and more effectively.Whether you’re a student, a professional, or simply embarking on a new hobby, you are forced to grapple with an every-increasing amount of information and knowledge. In fact, it’s believed that one week’s worth of the New York Times contains more information than people 100 years ago encountered in their entire lives. We’ve all experienced the frustration of an ever-growing reading list, struggling to learn a new language, or forgetting things you learned in even your favorite subjects.The core of this SuperLearning course involves 3 “Super Skills”:- Speed-reading with high (80%+) comprehension and understanding Memory techniques for storing and recalling vast amounts of information quickly and accurately- Developing the cognitive infrastructure to support this flood of new information long-term. – However, the SuperLearning skills you’ll learn in this course are applicable to many aspects of your every day life, from remembering phone numbers to acquiring new skills or even speaking new languages.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Detailed Course DescriptionOne of Udemy’s Top Selling Courses of All Time – New & Improved for 2016!After over 50,000 satisfied students in our original course, Become a SuperLearner has been updated, upgraded, and improved from the ground up for 2016.This course will teach you how to hack your learning, reading, and memory skills, empowering you to learn anything and everything faster and more effectively.Whether you’re a student, a professional, or simply embarking on a new hobby, you are forced to grapple with an every-increasing amount of information and knowledge. In fact, it’s believed that one week’s worth of the New York Times contains more information than people 100 years ago encountered in their entire lives. We’ve all experienced the frustration of an ever-growing reading list, struggling to learn a new language, or forgetting things you learned in even your favorite subjects.Anyone can develop Super-Learning skills!This course is about improving your ability to learn new skills or information quickly and effectively. We go far beyond the kinds of “speed-reading” (or glorified skimming) you may have been exposed to, diving into the actual cognitive and neurological factors that make learning easier and more successful. We also give you advanced memory techniques to grapple with the huge loads of information you’ll be able to process.You’ll learn how to input and retain information in a whole new way – a faster, better wayThe core of this SuperLearning course involves 3 “Super Skills”:    Speed-reading with high (80%+) comprehension and understanding    Memory techniques for storing and recalling vast amounts of information quickly and accurately    Developing the cognitive infrastructure to support this flood of new information long-termHowever, the SuperLearning skills you’ll learn in this course are applicable to many aspects of your every day life, from remembering phone numbers to acquiring new skills or even speaking new languages.How this new course will change your life and triple your learning speed:The sad irony is that in order to learn most of these superlearning skills and memory techniques in the past, you had to read dozens of books and psychological journals. Or, you had to hire an expensive private tutor who specializes in superlearning. That’s what I did. And it changed my life.Fortunately, my instructors (experts in the fields of superlearning, memory techniques, and speed-reading) agreed to help me transform their materials into the first ever digital course. That course, Become a SuperLearner 1.0, took the internet by storm, becoming one of the top courses in the history of Udemy, and resulting in a bestselling book and top-ranking podcast.How is it different from SuperLearner 1.0?Over the last 2 years and 50,000+ students, we’ve had tens of thousands of data points and pieces of feedback, helping us improve both our methodology and our teaching practices. This new course has more (and better) content than ever before, including:    Completely re-written lectures emphasizing clarity and engagement!    All-new lectures on topics never before covered!    Hands-on demonstration videos for every major concept    Dramatically improved video and audio quality    Interactive worksheets to print and complete    Even MORE supplemental resources!We can confidently say that this is the best, most comprehensive accelerated learning product we’ve ever released on Udemy.The course will require 2-3 hours of memory and speed-reading practice and training per week, and last roughly 7-9 weeks. It won’t be easy – but if you put in the work, you are guaranteed to succeed.In addition to the lectures, there is an additional 1.5 hours of supplemental video content from TED, YouTube, and other sources which are considered part of the course curriculum.”SuperLearner” is a trademark of SuperHuman Enterprises, Inc.What are the requirements?    Students should be able to read proficiently in their native language and in English. Though these skills can be applied to any language, the provided materials will be in English.    Willingness to push yourself, break old habits, and a burning desire to succeed    Students with visual or learning disabilities: please contact the instructors before purchasing the course, so that we can ensure your utmost success.What am I going to get from this course?    Over 60 lectures and 5 hours of content!    An additional 1.5 Hours of Supplementary Video    Our proven methodology, completely upgraded for 2016    All, new, never-before seen content based on tens of thousands of data points from students like you    Regular homework assignments, games, worksheets, and other supplementary materials    By the end of this course, you will be able to read at least 3 times the speed of an average college graduate, with above-average comprehension and retention    You will also learn the exact same skills that win World Championships in Memorization – skills that can teach you to memorize thousands of data points in order    You will learn how to process and internalize information in a highly-effective way, and how to apply this teaching to any skill you wish to learn    The ultimate goal of this course is to give you the tools to learn anything more quickly and effectivelyWhat is the target audience?    Ideal for new students AND existing students of SuperLearner 1.0    Anyone who has ever wished they could learn more effectively    People who love to learn    Students    Professionals    Hobbyists CurriculumSection 1: Introduction & setting yourself up for success Lecture 1 About us: how this course came to be               08:12This lecture will get you acquainted with the instructor, and tell you the inspirational story of how the course came to be.If you’re not too interested in the history of the methods, it’s not a big deal if you skip this lecture. Lecture 2 Downloading the course resources & overview 03:40 A huge part of this course revolves around the games, reading assignments, and resources found in the PDF syllabus. Make sure to download it now using the link provided in the video. Lecture 3 Progressive overload & what to do if you get frustrated 05:47 In this lecture, we learn about the training methodology used throughout the course, and some different strategies to combat frustration. Lecture 4 Personal Goals & Progress Worksheet 7 pages Lecture 5 Diagnostic Worksheet #1: Establish a baseline reading speed and retention 4 pages In this worksheet, we are going to test your baseline reading speed and comprehension so that we can determine how much improvement is being made throughout the course. Quiz 1 Are we on the same page and ready to learn together? 5 questionsAs we embark on this journey together, it’s important to make sure we are on the same page in terms of expectations and goals. This quiz makes sure you’ve been paying attention thus far!Section 2: Understanding your memory (so that you can improve it!) Lecture 6 Misconceptions Pre-Quiz I 1 page Lecture 7 Why we need to improve our memory first 07:47 One of the major things that makes this course different is that we emphasize memory improvement first and foremost. This lecture will explain why. Lecture 8 How we store information: a very brief explanation 09:37 This lecture gives a brief background on how the brain works using theories from cognitive neuroscience. Lecture 9 Chunking: Navigating the brain’s natural limitations 03:59 In this lecture we learn about a powerful mnemonic hack called “chunking.” Lecture 10 Demonstration: Chunking 03:42 In this lecture, we get to see chunking in action and look at some exercises and activities that will help us practice it. Lecture 11 Chunking Worksheet 2 pages The Chunking Worksheet will help you understand the importance of junking before you begin playing some of the recommended games. Lecture 12 Dual coding & ‘brute force’ learning 03:12 In this lecture, we learn about “dual coding” and “brute force learning” – two central parts of the SuperLearning methodology. Quiz 2 How much do we understand about our memory? 5 questions This quiz will evaluate whether or not you understand the core concepts surrounding memory and improved memorization. This is a critical step before we start practicing the actual techniques we’ll be using.Section 3: The incredible power of visual memory Lecture 13 Misconceptions Pre-Quiz II 1 page Visual memory will be the most impactful skill you’ll learn in this course. In order to generate curiosity and get you thinking about the subject before we dive in, we’ve created this pre-quiz. You should go through it carefully and spend some time thinking about each and every question! Lecture 14 Why images are the most powerful way to remember & learn 07:08 Visual memory will be the most impactful skill you’ll learn in this course. In order to generate curiosity and get you thinking about the subject before we dive in, we’ve created this pre-quiz. You should go through it carefully and spend some time thinking about each and every question! Lecture 15 When & why creativity training may be necessary 04:57 It turns out that creativity is a huge part of becoming a SuperLearner. This lecture explains why – and how to make sure you have enough of it! Lecture 16 What types of images come naturally to you? 04:03 In this lecture, we learn what types of images will work best for you going forward. Quiz 3 Do we understand how visual memory works? 4 questions This quiz will ensure that you understand one of the most important steps towards becoming a SuperLearner: how to train yourself to harness the brain’s picture superiority effect and utilize visual memory effectively.Section 4: Mental markers: visual memory meets learning Lecture 17 How do we apply visual memory to reading? 06:37 You may be wondering how visual memory will be related to reading. This lecture explains all that. Lecture 18 Demonstration: Visualization of words and concepts from text 09:40 Ready for another demo? Let’s see how visualization works in action. Lecture 19 Creating effective markers for better memory 11:09 This lecture explains how we can improve our markers and create better ones. Lecture 20 Logical & creative markers 03:04 Logical and creative markers help us connect things together in our mind. This lecture teaches us how to use them. Lecture 21 Trying out your new skills 02:51 It’s time to step out of the lab and try your new skills in the real world! Lecture 22 Linking & chunking markers for better retention 10:44 Linking our markers together is an important aspect of remembering them. This lecture shows us how to do it right! Lecture 23 Demonstration: Putting it all together with random facts 08:19 Let’s see what it looks like to put everything together with random facts! Lecture 24 Demonstration: Putting it all together with written texts 14:16 Now, let’s see what it looks like to follow along with a text and go through the SuperLearning process. Quiz 4 How well do we understand markers? 6 questions Markers are a crucial component of SuperLearning. This quiz will evaluate how well you understand the theory and application of markers.Section 5: Pre-reading and preparation Lecture 25 Misconceptions Pre-Quiz III 1 page Pre-reading is a big part of the SuperLearner methodology, and so in this pre-quiz, we’re going to assess some of your thoughts about it. Lecture 26 Introducing the SQ3R System 03:19 In this lecture we learn about the SQ3R system. Lecture 27 Pre-read before you read 03:42 Pre-reading is a critical component of accelerated learning. In this lecture, you’ll understand why. Lecture 28 Creating burning interest: Perspectives, prior knowledge, & W/H questions 06:05 In this lecture we start to understand some strategies for generating interest and maintaining focus. Lecture 29 Demonstration: Pre-reading 06:59 This lecture will give you an opportunity to see what it actually looks like to pre-read, and what things you should be noticing in your pre-reading. Quiz 5 Are we all clear on pre-reading? 4 questions Effective pre-reading is one of the most under-rated skills in a SuperLearner’s toolkit. This quiz will make sure we understand how to effectively leverage it.Section 6: Read with your eyes, not with your inner voice Lecture 30 How to properly test your comprehension without fooling ourself 03:57 A lot of people trick themselves into thinking they understood what they read. Don’t be one of those people! Lecture 31 Diagnostic Worksheet #2: Establish a new reading speed and  retention 4 pages We have yet to get into speed reading itself, but by now, your comprehension should have improved dramatically, and with the skill of pre-reading, you should be able to read a little bit faster. Let’s check your progress with this quick speed and comprehension test. If you don’t see a major improvement in your speed, don’t worry: that’s coming up in this chapter. You should, however, see a marked difference in your retention score. Lecture 32 Misconceptions Pre-Quiz IV 1 page We’ve finally arrived at Speed Reading. This pre-quiz will test some of your assumptions about it, and generate some curiosity and thinking on the matter. Lecture 33 How most people read: subvocalization 05:58 In this lecture we learn about the biggest hurdle to reading faster and comprehending more: subvocalization. Lecture 34 Saccades: using your eyes as effectively as possible 04:07 In this lecture we’ll learn about saccades, a key part of speed reading Lecture 35 Improving your eye span: wider saccades 02:00 Now it’s time to learn how to make your saccades wider and more efficient. Lecture 36 Using saccades across various devices and media 04:29 “How do I use saccades on my _______ device?” This lecture tells you all about it! Lecture 37 Final thoughts on saccades 02:45 Some closing thoughts on saccades and how to use them in the real world, as well as how to make them even more efficiently. Lecture 38 Demonstration: Saccades in action 03:26 Quiz 6 Do we understand how speed reading works? 5 questions The core of our speed-reading skills involve sight-reading. Let’s make sure you understand what exactly that means before moving on!Section 7: Let’s speed things up! Lecture 39 Speed training with a card 03:27 It’s time to start speed reading! First, we’ll learn how to use a visual pacer for training purposes. Lecture 40 Progressive Overload Revisited: Training at the speed you wish to read 08:55 In this lecture we outline a specific training schedule for the coming weeks. Lecture 41 Speed Tip: Tricking your brain into speeding up 01:48 This clever little trick will help you manage the speed increases. Lecture 42 Managing pauses to create markers while speed reading  06:17 When we speed read, we don’t actually create markers during the reading process. This lecture will clear that right up for you! Lecture 43 Demonstration: Creating markers while speed reading 08:19 Here’s a step-by-step walkthrough of how we do it! Lecture 44 Text structure and marker hierarchy 04:19 Ideally, we want our markers and their links to coincide with the structure of the text. This lecture explains how. Lecture 45 Training Going Forward & what to do if you backslide 05:01 From here on out, you’ll be training largely on your own. This lecture explains how to manage that and what to do if you backslide. Lecture 46 Diagnostic Worksheet #3: Establish an “after” reading speed and retention 4 pages Take this quiz only after you’ve been practicing your optimized, efficient saccades and broken the “sound barrier.” This should take a couple of weeks, so we recommend skipping the quiz for now if you intend to continue reading. Come back to it later to track your progress! Quiz 7 Do we fully understand speed reading? 4 questions In the last week, we’ve worked hard to solidify and improve our speed reading skills. This quiz will make sure we’re still on the same page despite the rapid pace.Section 8: Systems for creating & maintaining long term memories Lecture 47 Misconceptions Pre-Quiz V 1 page By now, you know a lot about speed-reading and SuperLearning. Now, it’s time to think seriously about how to maintain the new memories you’re creating over the long term. This quiz will test some of your misconceptions before we dive in. Lecture 48 Using Spaced Repetition to Help Us Maintain Memories 04:49 One of the major misconceptions about super learning is that you don’t have to review your new knowledge. On the contrary, super learners review their knowledge in a systematized and deliberate way. This lecture will share some great tips on how to do that effectively. Lecture 49 Mind Mapping 08:27 In this lecture, we learn about mind mapping, A powerful technique for creating, storing, and organizing new knowledge. Lecture 50 Memory Palaces 09:03 Memory Palaces are one of the single most powerful techniques you can use to improve your memory. In this lecture, we will learn what they are and how to use them. Lecture 51 Number memorization systems 07:02 In this lecture, we learn about two different powerful techniques for adopting our visual memory skills towards memorizing strings of numbers. Quiz 8 Do you know how to maintain your memories long term? 5 questions In this section, we’ve learned why and how we should maintain our memories using a number of sophisticated techniques and strategies. This quiz will make sure you are well equipped to use them in your own SuperLearning practice.Section 9: Good learning habits Lecture 52 Misconceptions Pre-Quiz VI 1 page Now that you’re humming along as a SuperLearner, it’s important that you understand the key role that environmental factors and behaviors can play on your learning efficacy. This quiz will get you to start thinking and challenging some of your assumptions. Lecture 53 Sleeping and learning: Why sleep is so crucial 03:24 That sleep is one of the most important fundamentals for learning? In this lecture you’ll learn how to optimize it. Lecture 54 The proper learning environment 04:37 In this lecture, you will learn how to set up your learning environment for optimal performance. Quiz 9 Is your environment and lifestyle set up for learning? 3 questions By now, you know a lot about speed-reading and SuperLearning – but have you made sure your lifestyle and environment are set up to maximize your success?Section 10: Applying your new skills to anything and everything Lecture 55 Misconceptions Pre-Quiz VII 1 page In the coming section, you’ll be learning how to tailor your skills to other facets and areas of your life. This chapter will get you thinking about how to best do that, before we dive into the actual skills and strategies themselves. Lecture 56 SuperLearning by video or audio 03:34 Not all of our learning comes in books in blog posts. We also do a lot of learning by audio or video. This lecture will help us accelerate and improve that learning using the same techniques and adapting them to different media. Lecture 57 Tailoring the skills: Learning languages 10:29 One of the best and most impactful ways to apply your new skills is by learning a language. This lecture will tell you how to adapt your skills to do that in a much faster and more efficient way! Lecture 58 Tailoring the skills: Never forget a face or a name 02:56 Remembering faces and names is one of the biggest frustrations for most people. This lecture will give you a simple system to avoid any future difficulty or embarassing mishaps. Quiz 10 Can you apply your new skills to things besides reading? 4 questions Lecture 59 Thank You & Congratulations 02:14 You made it! But this is definitely not the end of your journey… It’s just the beginning Lecture 60 BONUS: Upgrade to the SuperLearner MasterClass & Continue Your Journey! 1 page Upgrade to the SuperLearner MasterClass TODAY to continue your journey!You’ll learn:    How to apply your skills to math, science, law, medicine, sports, and much, much more    How to highlight, make notes, and review like a SuperLearner    How to exercise like a SuperLearner and optimize cognition    Which nootropics work and which ones you should try    ….and much, much more!Instructor Biography:Jonathan Levi, SuperLearner, LifeHacker, Author, Entrepreneur, InvestorShort Bio:Jonathan Levi is an experienced entrepreneur, angel investor, and lifehacker from Silicon Valley. Since 2014, Jonathan has been one of the top-performing instructors on Udemy, and has snowballed this success into the launch of his rapidly growing information products company, SuperHuman Enterprises, which produces such products as the top-rated Becoming SuperHuman Podcast; the bestselling “Become a SuperLearner” print, digital, and audiobooks; and numerous online courses. Most recently, he launched The SuperLearner Academy, a private, online academy where he teaches premium-level masterclasses in accelerated learning and productivity. He is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.Origin Story:After successfully selling his Inc 5,000 rated startup in April of 2011, Levi packed up for Israel to gain experience in the Venture Capital industry. While in Israel, Levi enlisted the help of speed-reading expert and university professor Anna Goldentouch and Machine Learning expert Dr. Lev Gold, who tutored him in speed-reading, advanced memorization, and more. Levi saw incredible results while earning his MBA from INSEAD, and was overwhelmed with the amount of interest his classmates expressed in acquiring the same skill set. Since acquiring this superlearning skill, he has become a proficient lifehacker, optimizing and “hacking” such processes as travel, sleep, language learning, and fitness.Media RecognitionIn addition to publishing his own bestselling book, Levi has been featured in such publications and programs as the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur On Fire, Mixergy, Dream. Think. Do, Nana10 Television, The Silicon Valley Business Journal, The SoloPreneur Hour, The Smart People Podcast, and Upstarts! How GenY Entrepreneurs are Rocking the World of Business and 8 Ways You Can Profit from Their Success, among other blogs, podcasts, and publications.Instructor BiographyDr. Lev Goldentouch, Lifehacker and technology guru.Dr Lev Gold finished PhD in machine learning and information theory when he was 27 years old. Understanding of similarity of machine learning and human super-learning allowed Lev to learn immense amounts of knowledge in many technological and cognitive subjects. Immediately afterwards Lev opened a consulting company, which offers its services to highly skilled individuals, agile startups and technological giants like Samsung.The super-learning tools developed by Lev allow ordinary people to learn x10 speed of their colleagues, and enable machines to solve extremely complex problems.Lev is an active lifehacker, constantly looking for new and better ways to do things, and willing to share his unique knowledge and experience with others.Instructor BiographyProf. Anna Goldentouch, Education guruProf. Anna Goldentouch started teaching super-learning skills when she was 17 years old. Anna developed the super-learning abilities as a tool to deal with personal dyslexia, after taking several courses on super-learning. After finishing advanced degrees in education and sociology, Anna started to teach in Bar Ilan and Ben Gurion Universities in Israel. Anna’s courses on speedreading, memory development and didactic techniques are extremey popular with students. Anna also provides consulting services and training for various big companies and government services.Anna made her mission to teach people how to learn in better, more efficient and fulfilling way. This is the HD Version of this highly rated course… Sales page: https://www.udemy.com/become-a-superlearner-2-speed-reading-…