Book Review: Accelerated Learning Techniques

I've recently read this book Accelerated Learning Techniques by Brian Tracy and learning expert Colin Rose and I must say this has been one of the best books I've ever read.  As an entrepreneur and an MBA- Juris Doctor student, there were often times when I would be at a burn out point or become disinterested in what I am studying.  To be honest, I am in one now.  But through this book, I was awakened.

This book starts by making as aware of the importance of knowledge to our success and covers every area you need to know: how to learn, memorize, application: read, write and communicate and reflect.  I'm surprised that it even tackled visual association to remember every person you meet which is actually one of my known weakness since birth.  Now, I am again encouraged to improve in this aspect.  


What I like about this book is that it explains to us the essence of why and how we should do things and not just instruct us on what to do.  The approach is so methodological that it starts with our state of mind and attitude first before the actual learning part.  


I agree with Rose and Tracy that "Intelligence is NOT fixed, it is like a muscle that can be deveoped, and learning how to learn is the key" neither is it about IQ.  Intelligence is a way of action.  It is about using your intelligence to be more efficient towards your goal.   The truth is, I live my life with this principle but I've always been misunderstand as being paranoid.  Now, I'm happy to find out that I have a valid reason and it was explained by an expert.


I highly recommend this book to anyone.  Although, it may not provide the exact answers we are looking for but it can really open our minds to things we never thought or realized before.

Book Review: The 50th Law by 50 Cent and Robert Greene

During my trip in Sagada, I saw my cousin reading this book and I found it interesting because of the authors.  I was told that it was about "fearlessness".  I thought perhaps if we read it, we could break more boundaries.  

       The 50th law was written collaboratively 50 Cent and Roberte Greene.  The book discusses about 10 concepts on fearlessness in relation to 50 Cent's life as a drug trader and a rapper:

1. See Things For What They Are (Intense Realism)
2. Make Everything Your Own (Self-Reliance)
3. Turn Shit Into Sugar (Opportunism)
4. Keep Moving (Calculated Momentum)
5. Know When To Be Bad (Aggression)
6. Lead From The Front (Authority)
7. Know Your Environment From The Inside Out (Connection)
8. Respect The Process (Mastery)
9. Push Beyond Your Limits (Self-Belief)
10. Confront Your Mortality (The Sublime)

I am moved by this book.  Although, I am not in agreement with drugs and violence, I was able to confirm that principles that are inherent in me but I was afraid to apply.  From this, I realized that we could raise from failures and defeats as long as we continue to believe in ourselves.  


This book also made me understand others more.  It made me realize that it is natural for our mindsets to differ.  Everyone can learn and improve their way of thinking as often as they want to.  Even though we may seem powerless or insignificant, 50 Cents' story confirms that we can steer the direction of our lives.