Section 1: Introduction & Setting Yourself Up for Success

Welcome! Here's What Will You Gain From This Course Free Trial
Lecture 1: About us: how this course came to be Free Trial
Lecture 2: Downloading the Course Resources & How to Succeed Free Trial
Quick Download: The PDF Syllabus, HTML Bookmarks File & Review Worksheets Free Trial
SuperLearner MasterClass Daily Training Guide Free Trial
Lecture 3: Progressive overload & what to do if you get frustrated Free Trial
Lecture 4: Personal Goals & Progress Worksheet Free Trial
Lecture 5: Diagnostic Worksheet #1: Establish a baseline reading speed and retention Free Trial
Quiz 1 - Are we on the same page and ready to learn together? Free Trial
Section 1 Check-In Free Trial
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Section 2: Understanding Your Memory (So You Can Improve It!)

Lecture 6: Misconceptions Pre-Quiz I Free Trial

Lecture 7: Why we need to improve our memory first Free Trial
Lecture 8: How we store information: a very brief explanation Free Trial
Bonus Lecture 8a: Working Memory and Dual Coding Theory (Courtesy of Dr. Lev!)
Lecture 9: The Importance of Combining Games with Real World Application
Bonus MasterClass Worksheet: Apply Your Skills In The Real World
Lecture 10: Chunking: Navigating the brain’s natural limitations
Lecture 11: Demonstration: Chunking
Lecture 12: Chunking Worksheet
Lecture 12a: Memory Pygmalion & Golem Effects
Lecture 13: Dual coding & ‘brute force’ learning
Quiz 2: How much do we understand about our memory?
Section 2 Check-In
Section 2 Review Worksheets
Section 2 Discussion
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Section 3: The Incredible Power of Visual Memory

Lecture 14: Misconceptions Pre-Quiz II

Lecture 15: Why images are the most powerful way to remember & learn
Lecture 16: When & why creativity training may be necessary
Lecture 17: Creativity Worksheet
Lecture 18: What types of images come naturally to you?
Quiz 3: Do we understand how visual memory works?
Section 3 Check-In
Section 3 Review Worksheets
Section 3 Discussion
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Section 4: Mental Markers: Visual Memory Meets Learning

Lecture 19: How do we apply visual memory to reading?
Lecture 20: Demonstration: Visualization of words and concepts from text
Lecture 21: Creating Effective Markers For Better Memory
Lecture 22: Logical & creative markers
Lecture 23: Trying out your new skills
Lecture 24: Linking & chunking markers for better retention
Bonus Lecture 24a: Compound markers & the “slideshow” metaphor (Courtesy of Dr. Lev!)
Lecture 25A: Demonstration: Putting it all together with random facts
Lecture 25B: Putting it all together with 20 completely random words
Lecture 26: Demonstration: Putting it all together with written texts
The #1 Thing That Makes Students Successful
Lecture 27: Creating & Linking Marker Worksheet
Quiz 4: How well do we understand markers?
Section 4 Check-In
Section 4 Review Worksheets
Section 4 Discussion
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Section 5: Systems For Creating & Maintaining Long Term Memories

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Section 6: Pre-Reading and Preparation

Lecture 35: Misconceptions Pre-Quiz IV

Lecture 36: Introducing the SQ3R System
Lecture 37: Pre-read before you read
Lecture 38: Creating burning interest: Perspectives, prior knowledge, & W/H questions
Lecture 39: Pre-Reading Worksheet
Lecture 40: Demonstration: Pre-reading
Quiz 6: Are we all clear on pre-reading?
Section 6 Check-In
Section 6 Review Worksheets
Section 6 Discussion
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Section 7: Read With Your Eyes, Not With Your Inner Voice

Mid-way Survey: How are we doing? (Optional)

Lecture 41: How to properly test your comprehension without fooling yourself
Lecture 42: Diagnostic Worksheet #2: Establish a new reading speed and retention
Lecture 43: Misconceptions Pre-Quiz V
Lecture 44: Preparing for Speed Reading, and How Most People Read
Lecture 45: Saccades: using your eyes as effectively as possible
Lecture 46: Improving your eye span: wider saccades
Bonus MasterClass Worksheet: Speed Reading Flight Checklist
Bonus MasterClass Worksheet: Saccade Training Worksheet & Template
Lecture 47: Using saccades across various devices and media
Bonus Lecture 47a: SuperLearning Using the Amazon Kindle
Lecture 48: Final thoughts on saccades
Lecture 49: Demonstration: Saccades in action
Quiz 7: Do we understand how speed reading works?
Section 7 Check-In
Section 7 Review Worksheets
Section 7 Discussion
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Section 8: Let’s Speed Things Up!

Lecture 50: Speed training with a card

Lecture 51: Progressive Overload Revisited: Training at the speed you wish to read
Lecture 52: Speed Tip: Tricking your brain into speeding up
Lecture 53: Managing pauses to create markers while speed reading
Lecture 53a: A Discussion of Marker Density
Lecture 54: Demonstration: Creating markers while speed reading
Lecture 55: Text structure and marker hierarchy
MasterClass Bonus - Merging & Synthesizing Knowledge Over Time
Lecture 56: Training going forward & what to do if you backslide
Lecture 57: Diagnostic Worksheet #3: Establish an “after” reading speed and retention
Quiz 8: Do we fully understand speed reading?
Section 8 Check-In
Want a chance to speak with Jonathan one-on-one about your experience?
Section 8 Review Worksheets
Section 8 Discussion
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Section 9: Good Learning Habits

Lecture 58: Misconceptions Pre-Quiz VI

Lecture 59: Sleeping and learning: Why sleep is so crucial
Lecture 60: The proper learning environment
Lecture 61: How exercise influences learning
Lecture 62: Choosing a diet that benefits your brain
Lecture 63: On nootropics, stimulants, & other “smart drugs”
MasterClass Bonus: Teaching, Simplification, & The Feynman Technique
MasterClass Bonus: Using Meditation To Improve Cognitive Performance
MasterClass Bonus: How Working in New Spaces Makes You More Productive
MasterClass Bonus: How to Use Kindle & EverNote for Spaced Repetition of Books
An Amazing App To Completely Automate The Spaced Repetition From Your Books
Quiz 9: Is your environment and lifestyle set up for learning?
Section 9 Check-In
Section 9 Review Worksheet
Section 9 Discussion
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Section 10: Applying Your New Skills to Anything and Everything

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Lecture 64: Misconceptions Pre-Quiz VII
MasterClass Bonus: Learning One Thing At A Time vs. Jumping From Subject To Subject
Lecture 65: Asking the right questions and the Socratic Method
Lecture 66: SuperLearning by video or audio
Lecture 67: Tailoring the skills: Learning languages
Lecture 68: Tailoring the skills: Never forget a face or a name
Lecture 69: Tailoring the skills: Dense materials or textbooks
Lecture 70: Tailoring the skills: Formulas for math & science
Lecture 71: Tailoring the skills: Protocols for medical information
Lecture 72: Tailoring the skills: Templates for legal information
Lecture 73: Tailoring the skills: Deconstructing skills in the physical world
How To Learn & Memorize The Circle Of Fifths & Music Theory FAST
How To Memorize The Hiragana (Or Any Other Writing System)… In MINUTES!
Quiz 10: Can you apply your new skills to things besides reading?
Lecture 74: Thank You & Congratulations
Section 10 Check-In
How to Memorize The Polyatomic Ions & Any Other Scientific Or Mathematical Formula
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•MasterClass Bonuses• - Check Back Often for Updates!

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Exclusive MasterClass Interview with Dr. Anthony Metivier on Advanced Topics Involving Memory Palaces
MasterClass Bonus: Using Memory Palaces For Complex Subjects Like The Russian Grammatical Case System (A
MasterClass Bonus: Russian Case System Memory Palace (Textual Explanation)
MasterClass Bonus: How to Memorize the Best Possible Response in Chess (Advanced)
Chess Memorization Notation Spreadsheet (Go To File -> Make A Copy)
Extended Masterclass Video Interview with Dr. Barbara Oakley on Understanding Learning and How It Works
Extended MasterClass Video Interview with Zach Evans: How Structuring Learning Improves Speed (In Music & Bey
Exclusive MasterClass Interview with Nelson Dellis, 4X USA Memory Champion, on Advanced Memory Topics
The Comprehensive Spreadsheet of Markers Used by 4X USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis for Numbers & Car
Extended MasterClass Video Interview with Memory GrandMaster Mark Channon
Extended MasterClass Video Interview with Grand Master of Memory Mattias Ribbing
Extended MasterClass Interview with Dan Holzman on Learning Physical Skills
Exclusive MasterClass Interview with Timothy Moser: Advanced Strategies for Learning Languages
MasterClass Audio Session: Fireside Chat with Dr. Lev Goldentouch
Become a SuperLearner Printable Mind-Map Poster
Prof. Anna Explains How to Use Mindmaps for Reading
Prof. Anna explains what to do with seemingly "useless" paragraphs
Why Learn Memory Techniques?
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 Section 1: Introductions and Foundations

Lecture 1: About Your Instructor: How this course came to be  FREE
Lecture 2: Course structure & how to succeed  FREE
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Personal Goals & Progress Worksheet FREE
Lecture 4: Why do things quicker? FREE
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Quiz 1: Are we on the same page & ready to learn together?  FREE
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Section 2: General Principles & Theories for Hacking Your Productivity

Quiz 2: Misconceptions Pre-Quiz: Let's see what we already know?  FREE

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Lecture 7: Having clear priorities & goals - and making them "SMART"
Lecture 8: Organizing priorities with the Priority Star Exercise
The Priority Star Exercise Worksheet
Lecture 9: Setting deadlines - and making them real
Lecture 10: The Pareto Principle: our secret to being effective
Lecture 11: The "Bad" kind of multitasking, avoiding distractions, and meditation
Lecture 12: Batching similar tasks
Lecture 13: The "Good" kind of multitasking & the wheel of life  FREE
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Lecture 15: Using small chunks of wasted time effectively
Lecture 16: A brief note on "Flow" and focus
Quiz 3: How well do we understand the theories & foundations?
Do, Decide, Delegate, or Delete: The Eisenhower Decision Matrix
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Section 3: Speeding Up & Automating Computer Work

Quiz 4: Misconceptions Pre-Quiz: How productive are you at the computer?

Lecture 17: Just how much time are you wasting on your computer?
Lecture 18: Disabling notifications to reclaim time and attention
Lecture 19: Automating meeting scheduling
Lecture 20: Text expansion - stop typing the same things over and over
Suggested Text Expansion Shortcuts
Lecture 21: Speaking is faster than typing - and clicking
Lecture 22: Using custom gestures to speed up common tasks
Suggested BetterTouchTool Gestures
Lecture 23: Launchers: act without doing
Lecture 24: Wasting less time reading & sorting through email (Updated for MasterClass)
Lecture 25: Task Management Software
Lecture 26: Automating simple, repetitive tasks effectively across the web
Lecture 26A: Taking Automation to the Next Level
Lecture 26B: Even More Automation Using Automator on Your Mac
MasterClass Discussion: What are your top IFTTT and Zapier Recipes?
Lecture 27: Automating reminders, follow-ups, and reaching inbox zero
Bonus Lecture: How to Get Rid of the 10 Distracting Chat Apps & Use Just One
Lecture 28: Watching lectures, videos, and podcasts faster
Lecture 29: Using URL shorteners to save time
Quiz 5: What did we learn from the computer tips and tricks section?
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Section 4: Speeding Up Health & Fitness

Quiz 6: Misconceptions Pre-Quiz: Health and Fitness Section

Lecture 30: Getting fit in fewer hours
Lecture 31: Spend less time cooking
Lecture 32: Sleeping less and feeling better
Quiz 7: How well do we understand the health and fitness tips?
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Section 5: Automating your finances

Quiz 8: Misconceptions Pre-Quiz: How effectively are we monitoring our finances?

Lecture 33: Monitoring your finances automatically
Lecture 34: Paying bills automatically
Quiz 9: What did we learn about monitoring our finances?
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Section 6: Delegation, Communication, & Saying No

Quiz 10: Misconceptions Pre-Quiz: What’s your starting point with delegation?
Lecture 35: Some things just aren't worth your time
Lecture 36: Thoughts & tips on "outsourcing"
MasterClass Bonus: The "Not To Do List" Worksheet
MasterClass Discussion: What items are YOU outsourcing or delegating?
Lecture 37: Speeding up decisions
Lecture 38: Speeding up communication
Lecture 39: Splitting Time Into “Maker” and “Manager” Days
Quiz 11: What did we learn about Delegation, Communication, and Saying No
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Section 7: Conclusion

Lecture 40: Bonus: Become a SuperLearner to learn, read, and memorize faster
Lecture 41: What we've learned, conclusion, and congratulations
Next steps: What additional productivity boosters have YOU found?
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