BUILDING A RETENTIVE MEMORY

BUILDING A RETENTIVE MEMORY

Have you ever wonder why you do overnight reading as a first class student does and you still don’t have the first class?, Though both of you read the same materials and you even still make use of more reading hours than such person?, Ever wonder why you read and in the next five hours you’ve forgotten what you read?, then you go back reading that topic and still forget till exam comes?, And some will read a text book in a day and still remember even after exam?

Was it because they were smarter or more talented? Perhaps you might even be thinking they are using some kind of drugs to top it up? Well the answer to these questions is no, no and NO. Some people say it’s actually LUCK. Others lamented that they have a bad memory.

Our memory is made up of billions of neuron cells. Although, very small, each neurons has the processing power equivalent to a personal computer. The storage capacity of neurons are unbelievable, each one contains the entire genetic blue point necessary to create another human being like us. This shows that we have tremendous brain power in comparison.

So it is not our inherent ability that prevented us from building a retentive memory but the learning strategies that is used by each and every one of us that set us apart. Well below are seven (7) steps that KELVIN HO, a memory practitioner gave that you should apply anytime you plan to learn something.

STEP 1;;; GET INTO THE RIGHT MIND SET AND BELIEFS.

Some people do believe that if they pick up a text book to read they will never understand the content of the text book except if they read with someone or a lecturer explains it first. To succeed in your learning you must have the right mindset and beliefs. Without the right mindset you can never build a retentive memory no matter the strategy you use.

STEP 2;;; SET OUT YOUR GOALS

Make sure you know the purpose of why you are learning or reading whatever text books. Set every specific and clear goal on the result you want to achieve. This is crucial as the goal you set will determine the action you choose to make. Goals direct our choices and actions.

STEP 3;;; COME UP WITH YOUR PLAN

Setup a schedule so that you will know what to do and when to do it. This serves as a checklist to ensure that you stay on your path to success. It also helps in planning and managing your time better. So stick with your plans.

STEP 4;;; TAKE CONSISTENT ACTION

Having the entire wonderful plan will amount to nothing if no action is taken; make it a point to take consistent actions everyday and follow diligently.

STEP 5;;; SPEED-READING

Most likely to learn something new you need to speed-read relevant materials for information’s. In fact, it is meant to help you to get as much information while retaining or improving your understanding of the topic on hand. Speed-reading is a skill on its own and what you need to know is that not all the words in your reading materials are important. Look out for key words that’s will aid your understanding of the topic.

STEP 6;;; NOTE TAKING AND MEMORY

To help you internalize the information you have leant, you may find it useful to re-organize the information in the way that make sense to you. It helps saves time and unleashes the mind power. You will also need to absorb some of this information into your memory. This can help you to use the new information on a higher level of thinking. Simple ways to this include association and linking of information’s.

STEP 7;;; APPLICATION

Unless you can apply your knowledge to your area of interest, you may probably not do very well. As such you need to master the act of application. This requires you develop a core of thinking skills such as creative thinking, analytical thinking and critical thinking. You have to be aware of your thought and be able to ask good questions about what you learn. Understand the assumptions that are made and why they are made.

In conclusion, put these seven (7) steps together in you your learning and am sure that your learning will be more fruitful and relevant, but in all put GOD First.

Article written by,

OJO OLUWATOSIN S.

I.R.P.M, 200level, Unilag

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LEADERSHIP

LEADERSHIP

There is a distinction between ruling your world and ruling the world. These are two different concepts of leadership which have different approaches.

Ruling your world entails less responsibility compared to ruling the world which involves great responsibilities because it involves a large number of people with different affairs and challenges.

Leadership in any aspect of life entails or involves great commitment and loyalty. A good leader should posses the right orientation that “leadership” is not just a title, but rather, conceptualizing the positive influence of serving the people or the masses rightly beyond ethnicity.

It should always be known that a responsible leader must be able to listen to all men, but filters all he hears on a screen of truth and only take the good that comes through.

Leaders of good virtue should however work with the following views;

1. VISION: - Vision is the ability to see, imagine the future and the perception of truth, for God does not give a vision without the provision to fulfill the vision.

2. COURAGE: - A good leader must be courageous in taking the right steps and the right decisions with the concept of his followers for progress purpose. A responsible leader must have the courage to be patient and have the patience to be brave.

3. STRATEGY: - A right plan that is intended to achieve a particular purpose with proper stratification must be another watch word for a good leader because failing to plan is planning to fail.

4. POWER: - Knowledge is power as it is being said; knowing the real laws guiding your aspect calling in life is of great importance which involves researches and information’s.

5. DETERMINATION: - Determination encourages good focus, it is important to desire and decide what must be done in order to be a winner over challenges because life itself is filled with many challenges which when overcome, makes you stronger in life. Determination is like getting a fine steel which is only gotten from the test of fire.

6. RIGHT CABINET: - The right cabinet is the right set of people that are needed in thinking positively which goes a long way in one’s effective and efficient production.

7. ACTION: - Action involves the process of doing things in order to make things happen or an act of dealing with situations in the right way. A good leader must be act on his decisions and steps of progress and development.

Despite the leader’s positive thinking, discouragement and challenges might arise from followers which must be handled with a great sense of maturity and integrity which makes him “gentle with gentle people and tough with tougher people”.

“It should be noted that for every villain, there is a hero and that for every selfish ruler, there is always a dedicated leader”.

However a good leader cannot be without a good follower which means a greater level of cooperation is needed for the development of an organization, group of people, countries etc, because progress lies in their unity.

We must put in mind that it is not about the above things only. Result also matters and defines the type of leader you are. In all put God first.

Article written by,

OJO OLUWATOSIN S.

I.R.P.M, 200level

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