Welcome to the newest issue of How to Become a Genius!

In this issue you'll find:

1. Everyday Tools for Extraordinary Success
2. Scanning

Everyday Tools for Extraordinary Success
by Dr. Philip E. Humbert

I am often asked about the "secrets to success". I've had the chance to work with thousands of highly successful people in business and finance, in sports, in entertainment and the arts, and the good news is, there are no "secrets" for success!

There are, however, a few tools that, when used together, come close to being a "secret weapon". They require no special talent or skills. They cost very little, and every school child has a complete set.

They are around us every day, yet we fail to use them, and we deprive ourselves of their power. Here is my list of the Top 5 "secret" weapons of extraordinarily successful leaders:

1. 3x5 cards. Yup, I'm referring to those little cards your Mom used for recipes. Successful people use them to jot notes, keep tips, and store valuable information.

I carry them everywhere, and have supplies by the phone, beside my bed, and on the kitchen counter. They are wonderful! They last forever - I have cards I wrote over 30 years ago! And if you accidentally leave them in your pockets, they even go through the wash. (Trust me on this!)

2. A watch. Highly successful people are intensely time-conscious. They don't spend their time, their energy or their lives on trivial pursuits. They wear a watch and they use it to stay on task until they achieve their goals and create the life they want. Time is your most precious asset and our most under-valued commodity. Wear and USE a watch!

3. An alarm clock. Benjamin Franklin observed that "early to bed, early to rise, makes a man (or woman) healthy, wealthy and wise". It's still true! I live and work with wealthy people, and when I walk my dog after 10:00 p.m., there are no lights on. But when we walk about 6:00 in the morning, everyone is up, and the cars are already heading for the office. Buy and use an alarm clock! Start early, work hard.

4. A list. Highly successful people plan their day. They make a list of their most important priorities. They choose the things that will make a major, long-term, difference, and they focus on them all day long. Last thing in the evening, or first thing in the morning, create a list and work from it during your day.

5. A compass. My most successful clients always have a symbol or a map, a picture or poster of their most important goals and they use it to guide them during the day. They stay on course. If they get lost, they re-assess and get back on-track immediately. Have a "compass" that reminds you of your dreams, your goals, and your most daring desires. Stay on course!

There are no "secrets" of success, but there are tools that make success and achievement much more likely. Use the tools of highly successful people, and watch your own accomplishments soar!

About the Author:
Dr. Philip E. Humbert, author, speaker and personal success coach. Dr. Humbert has hundreds of tips, tools and articles on his website that you can use for your own success! It's a great resource! Visit him on the web at: http://www.philiphumbert.com/

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Scanning
by Peter Shepherd

A scan is a fixed pattern of search. Scanning is a useful preliminary action, to preview material rapidly before reading it in-depth. This gives you more of the context of what you go on to read and having viewed it once already, it will have some familiarity and retention will be improved.

1. Make a rapid scan of a light novel. Start at a rate of 15 seconds per page. Later, with practice, this time can be reduced to 12 or 10 seconds per page or even less.

2. You are scanning for significant people, events and conflicts. At the end of each chapter stop to review what you have just read. Then try and speculate about the contents of the next chapter.

3. When you have scanned several chapters, no more than five, then you will probably need to ask yourself some questions relating to missed events and information, in order to be able to follow the development of the story. Speculate on these answers, then go back and re-read these chapters normally, to see if you were correct.

4. When you have reached the end of the book in the above manner, take some time to summarise the story mentally. Form and answer any unanswered questions about the story and evaluate what you gained from this book.

By using the above exercise you will soon find that you have much greater concentration and retention.

Thanks for reading everyone, and have a great day! Please pass this issue on to friends in appreciation of the knowledge you have gained.

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