Learn More Now: 10 Simple Steps to Learning Better, Smarter, and Faster

by Marcia Conner

Book Overview

"Leaders at all levels will benefit from Marcia Conner's amazing book of strategies, exercises, and stories to maximize learning. This book is a must for your reading list this year."--Ken Blanchard, Chief Spiritual Officer, Ken Blanchard Companies "A road map to reawakening the natural process of integrating learning into our daily lives."--Kathy O'Driscoll, Human Resources Director, Microsoft "Finally a publication that genuinely respects learner...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471273902
• ISBN13: 9780471273905
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 237 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

An excellent re-introduction to learning for students

I teach a college course that uses this book (it's a university-developed course that's required for all incoming students). The vast majority of my students get a great deal out of it. Many of them state that they wouldn't have picked up this book on their own, but that they are very glad to have read it. Most of my students are returning to school after absences of between two and twenty years. Some of them are instructors themselves (usually in the military), and start applying the techniques in the book to their own students (very successfully, I might add). It's a pleasure to be able to help people learn relatively simple tips to significantly improve their learning. One has to wonder how many of them might have been able to finish college straight out of high school had they been taught how they personally learn best. Unfortunately, most American schools don't seem to care what kind of learning style individual kids have. They just teach one way. If Conner's book were required reading for teachers, countless kids could benefit.

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Marcia Conner has done a terrific job pulling together and addressing a variety of concepts that affect how we learn. The book is not a hardcore, esoteric tome written to edify researchers; it is a most readable and enjoyable presentation of concepts for those who want to learn more about learning more. The exploration and explanation of various learning styles and types provides a gradual revelation of how your preferences and personality impact your learning. It makes for a fascinating journey of self discovery filled with "aha" moments. Marcia Conner is a bright, witty and insightful guide along the way.Don't get me wrong, though. This book is not superficial or shallow. It provides pithy comments and suggestions that will expand your thinking and enhance your knowledge of learning in variety of contexts. You will come away with a better understanding of yourself and those around you. Then, whether in the role of a student, teacher or facilitator, you can make the adjustments needed so that you and others can Learn More Now.

Learn More Now

Learning is like the weather, everyone talks about it but nobody does much about it. Marcia does. Although learning styles are known to differ and a few researchers have described some of them we have lacked a comprehensive view of the learning challenge and how to accelerate learning. Marcia's recipes are learner-specific and cover the gamut. I am fairly succesful at life long learning but encountered several nice surprises in this book. I applaud Marcia for learning all this and am amazed that she was able to write it all down in such an organized, understandable way. I bought extra copies for presents.

A MUST read for EVERYONE!

Learn More Now delivers all that Marcia promises ".....that we can unleash the power of our intuition to rediscover the joy of learning and expand our personal and professional productivity,"..... and more. Learn More Now is an inspiring, compelling and totally absorbing read. I started with apprehension, expecting a struggle, and finished it with delight and very knowledgeable on how I obtain knowledge and skills, how to focus my energy and realize my full potential. Learn More Now offers a pragmatic and powerful set of resources for any organization or individual wishing to learn better, smarter and faster.Wow! A great book for a great price!Parents and teachers would be well advised to read this book in order to develop an understanding of effective education. Conversely, those engaged in business will find much to benefit from learning how experiences develop the habits of customers and intelligent ways to effect their perception. An essential read for everyone!

Exciting

Marcia is a witty, intelligent, and down to earth author. Her writing style engages the reader mentally and physically, since there are numerous challenges within the covers of the book! Take the time to read it!!!Thanks Marcia for a wonderful book!