With all due respect Matt...

Denny and I go back slightly more than a year...

He is a fantastic coach...and he certainly knows his stuff - I know, because I have seen the man in person no less and his hands have guided mine.

Its most unfortunate that my post was taken in a way that was not obviously its intent.

I wasn't trying to disprove Denny's ability.

I was just trying to make the point that memorizing things that relate to our profession can elevate you to the 'next level'.

Since my return to Singapore from Arizona, Denny and I frequently communicate over the telephone.

I always tell Denny that he was the one who sparked this TGM fire in me through his generous sharing - he will humbly tell you: "Oh thats nothing..." . What I know today is a debt to the giants that have stood before me.

Denny told me this which left an indelible impression: "Never stop researching, there are always new ways we can learn to communicate TGM concepts to students". I have held firmly to his advice.

In fact, there has been more than one occasion in which Denny and I have spoken about memorizing things - whether I was a straight A's student etc etc...Denny has got this stuff memorized in case you were wondering - don't be misled!

A good memory stems from awareness and organization first and foremost.

I was always a bad student with a bad memory until I picked up Tony Buzan's "How to use your Head". My life changed both socially and academically.

How dramatic was the change?

From a near junior and high school dropout to being on the honor roll in college for 3 consecutive years - and a scholarship offer to do my MBA.

Up Close And Personal
 

This is one of the best things I have read in a long time...

:salut:

There was no sarcasm whatsoever to my post and I have now deleted it. I have done nothing but gain from your posts comdpa. My posts on this thread have been in favor of memorizing concepts from the book and that this practice would only aid one's teaching ability.

Clearing the air...
 

Matthew,

I have had the privilege of communicating with you via email.
I know where you are coming from and am aware that there was no sarcasm on your part.

However the unfortunate thing about forums is that nuances and facial expressions don't carry over very well, therefore I thought it very necessary to elaborate. :happy3:

I think in tgm terms when watching my students.

I would love to know it all.

Mac calls the way you look at a student is like a bar code .


O K I am going to learn more than John 3:16.:salut:

Quit Messing Around...
 

C'mon...quit messing around...you DO know more than John 3:16...:)

Thanks Buddy. Besides just knowing the chapters helps finding things with the book open- LOL

Please sir, can I have some more?
 

Comdpa,

Tony Buzan? Could you tell me some more about the book?

Thanks,
Drew

The Homer Kelley of the brain...
 

Sure thing Drew...

In the book, Mr. Buzan talks about how the brain actually functions in terms of learning, memory retention, how to take notes for maximum retention, speed reading etc.

Do not get any other titles from him unless you have read my recommendation. I feel that this title very nicely sums up all his other works. Should you feel like you want more specifics, then you can consider the other titles.

You can think of him as the Homer Kelley of the brain - a lot of 'uncommon' stuff, but definitely worth a read.
This is a link for more information on Mr. Buzan.
http://www.buzanworld.com/

This is a link for more information on things related to the brain and memorization.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/tvradio/programmes/memory/

Knock yourself out...:)

Recall Notice
 

Thanks Comdpa, I look forward to getting the book. I hope I can remember the title :) .