but I have decided to mind map my knowledge of the subject during postview to try and get more out. I’m also conscious that my “purpose” was probably a little lame for a first try. “To absorb the tools techniques and information so that I can apply it second-nature with people to enhance my dealings with them” has been replaced with a more specific goal “to understand the characteristics of the 16 personality types”. I’ve also included the 16 MBTI personality types in my list of trigger words (ENTJ etc) and I will use them as the key points in my mind map.
My photoreading experience today wasn’t quite as strong as yesterday. I found it harder to direct conscious thoughts, they kept wandering. I’ve found that with self-hypnosis too; the first time you try something it is easier to stay focused, once you start becoming aware of the process and it’s purpose, the mind wanders.
Following postreading, a process that I think i understand now - to establish curiosity and ask questions, I am starting to get a real feel for the structure of the information and the fact that it’s not about learning the characteristics of 16 types, but about the four different human natures and how they influence who we are. So my questions are now around:
What are the characteristics of the key human natures?
What are the clues that point me towards a person’s personality type (appearance, demeanor, job, occupation)?
How do the types see each other?
What language do I use to improve communication?
These have been generated using a mind map, a method I use for work purposes all of the time, but something I haven’t applied to books that I read for my own personal interest.
I must say that today I feel that by the end of the 5 day test I will have nailed the contents of this book. Will I have inwardlardly absorbed all of the relevant information? Not sure, but there is a surefire test, as this book contains a set of short assignments that I can use to see how far I have come.
I’m sure you are asking how much of the book have I actually “read” in the conventional sense? The answer is hardly any so far, a few headlines, the contents page and the names of the four human natures. You can find my mind map to date here.
Now I am instructed to put the book completely out of my mind, to hopefully let my questions ferment, and allow the answers to osmose in to my conscious mind. We shall see…
I went to WHSmith last night and had to really resist the temptation to buy a load of books that I’ve been meaning to read. I am very excited about this working, and the potential that I offers me, although my bank balance may disagree…
