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The Einstein Factor : A Proven New Method for Increasing Your Intelligence |  | Author: Win Poe Richard; Wenger
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
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ISBN: 076150186X
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Publication Date: January 1, 1995
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PLEASE READ July 1, 2009
Yvonne White
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is for the person who said image streaming has no credible evidence of producing results. Also they claimed they tried image streaming for 15 minutes everyday for six months. Really you must have been doing something wrong, I have not read this book but I can tell you 15 minutes is a very short time for image streaming. You're meant to be pushing yourself, for me personally after I have image streamed for a minimum of 30 minutes all at once my head feels heavy like I have done something. Just thought people should know so they don't get mislead by one person's subjective opinion.
 SOMEONE WHO TRIED IT AND PROVED THESE METHODS WORK! February 6, 2009
Jan G. Acosta
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
After reading a whole bunch of reviews, I've decided to address some of the negative ones that either has 1) did not gain any results and 2) did not read the book and wrote a bad review.
I believe that this book works. I know it and tested it. My IQ before I read the book was 120, the average IQ score of a college student. However, after image streaming for a couple of months for 15-20 minutes and sometimes an hour, my IQ jumped to 135. Afterwards I stopped doing the exercises as I became too busy with my school work. After a year so however, I tried to image stream again but this time I didn't get any results.
I was very disappointed and I did not know whether I reached my peak or the exercises was just a hoax. I tried for a few weeks, but I couldn't muster any random images in my brain and gave up on the whole Image Streaming idea. I didn't pick up this book for a while until I decided to make some changes in my life.
After reading many performance psychology books I decided to revisit image streaming to see if it would help me get a big IQ boost again. To my surprise it started working again and I was receiving steady results! Although I didn't check my IQ scores I really felt my mental capacity to absorb and learn grew. I realized there are a few things you must do in order to gain the benefits of image streaming:
1) SLEEP EARLY!!!! As a college student I did not do this very often and when I tried to perform image streaming before I go to sleep, my mind was too tired to focus on any random images that came up or it wouldn't allow me make any images in random.
2) Manage your stress levels!!! Stress can affect your intelligence greatly! Being stressed actually brings your IQ down, therefore maintaining some kind of physical exercise routine, sleeping on time, and maintaining a balanced life is important to combat stress.
I hope my review helps any readers that have any hesitations of getting this book.
Thank you.
 Wishful thinking June 9, 2008
Zeno (New Jersey)
4 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is anecdotal nonsense; the author has no legitimate evidence to substantiate his claims. The so-called "Einstein Effect" is really nothing more than vocalized stream-of-consciousness, or to put it more plainly: thinking out-loud. Start speaking your free-associations and maybe out of a lot of dross, you might get a good idea or two, but as far as turning ordinary people into Einsteins: I'd like to see that one proved. Snake oil and bulls**t. Save your money.
Educational, Insightful, Powerful and Encouraging! May 31, 2008
C. Clayton (Tucson AZ)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book argues convincingly that one's intelligence can be improved by using image streaming and other methods. Win Wenger has worked in the area of accelerated learning for 25 years before he wrote this book. My personal experience has convinced me that accelerated learning has significant credibility.
For example; during an MBA program I took back in the late 1980s I had a sixteen week Micro Economics class taught by Dr. Gertmenian (affectionately called Dr. G) who believed in accelerated learning. In those short sixteen weeks he taught us the basics of micro-economics, macro-economics, and spice it with religion, law and investing. It was one of the toughest, most fun sixteen weeks I have ever had.
Dr G. explained the faster one learns, the more is retained. I found this to be true in my own life on many occasions. When have little time on a subject of interest, we are much more focused on the things that really matter. Consequently, we retain the important points. And, our brains aren't cluttered with less significant issues.
The Einstein Factor Image provides a wealth of ideas on how to improve ones mental abilities using accelerated learning. It does this by providing compelling examples of how the geniuses of yesterday and today were/are able to do what they do by using methods such as image streaming.
Wenger's upbeat tone encourages everyone to tap into their genius potential. It makes this read insightful, powerful and encouraging.
For example, in the Are You a Genius Chapter Wenger states: "Over the years, my studies have led me consistently to the conclusion that geniuses are little more than ordinary people who have stumbled upon some knack or technique for widening their channel of attention, thus making conscious their subtle, unconscious perceptions."
We all have amazing critical thinking abilities that frequently go untapped. This book, and others like it help many people to begin to realize their potential genius...or at least consider it. It won't be right for everyone. No book ever is. But, it is an important work.
The book is well researched, interesting and educational. It provides many common sense ideas for strengthening the brain. Investing time at the gym to get into physical shape is important. Equally important is investing time strengthening our brains to become more intelligent!
The Re-Discovery of Common Sense: A Guide to: The Lost Art of Critical Thinking
Slew of Unfair Reviews October 2, 2007
Kalif Vaughn
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
I feel obligated to come and, shall we say, balance the scales.
First of all, I do not work for and am in no way affiliated with anyone who wrote this book. I'm a college student interested in psychology - particularly learning and memory.
In my opinion, the book offers a number of interesting strategies for becoming more creative. Win loves to explain everything in a crisp, clear manner. His lucid writing style will enable you to understand how things work - and also makes the book a very intersting read in general.
Some of the things discussed in the book:
1. Dream Recall - Actually remember your dreams each and every night.
2. Using the First Law of Behavioral Psychology Advantageously - You get more of what you reinforce. Reinforce your own creativity so that you become more creative.
3. Image Streaming - Use visual imagery and rich description to boost brain power.
4. Photoreading - Absorb entire books and unlock the details you need.
5. Freenoting - Remember everything you read or hear in a lecture with startling clarity.
6. Achieving Flow - Strive to create a learning experience which puts you in a state of pleasantly absorbed concentration.
This is not everything in the book - far from it. The book is chocked full of other little tidbits, stories, and ideas pertaining to accelerated learning which makes the book a great overall read.
I do not agree with everything Mr. Wenger says. Photoreading, for example, seems to be a mixed-bag AT BEST. Cognitive Structural Enhancement also seems to be a shady, unlikely-to-produce results adventure. Borrowed Genius is plausible - it mainly just tries to get you to shift your perception, which will always be short-lived without conscious effort.
The majority of what Mr. Wenger teaches I agree with. Image Streaming has great potential and I feel it does indeed aid my mental prowess. However, Mr. Wenger claims it is "proven" and makes outrageous claims about its power. Bottomline: It probably depends on the person. Give it a fair trial - it might be the most useful exercise you have ever done.
Freenoting is probably my favorite technique in the book. Freenoting is a simple way to remember practically everything you read in a book or hear during a lecture. It operates on psychological principles and I have used it enough to know it works wonders. Try it - you will not be disappointed.
Mr. Wenger makes great use of the First Law of Behavioral Psychology. He has lots of little applications for this one little principle - and they all work. You can use it to remember your dreams and become more creative - guaranteed. These techniques work and are also easy.
Achieving flow is difficult to purposefully create - it seems to be one of those things that just happens naturally. I have yet to actually sit down and try to create a learning experience based on flow - but if I could, I am certain it would be the greatest learning experience of my life. I will look into that.
The rest of the book describes various tidbits to try, such as image streaming in a way to increase blood flow to the brain, swimming underwater more often, etc. These are interesting theories and deserve a fair trial. An interesting story Mr. Wenger uses to talk about the power of the subconcious mind involves a japanese mathematics teacher and a unique teaching method. He has his students essentially complete math worksheets as fast as they can - racing against the clock essentially. A perfect score must be obtained before moving onto the next worksheet. This technique would be fun and practical - and you may want to try it yourself.
All in all, the book is a great read. The theories are interesting and Mr. Wenger has a very lucid and engaging writing style to hold your attention. Some of the things in the book are very questionable; use your own judgement. Don't believe that image streaming will make you a genius overnight - that would be ridiculous. Will it increase your mental awareness and overall power? Maybe - and you should give it a fair trial in my opinion. Just because something is not proven does not mean it is not true, or even more important - that it cannot be proven to be true. The Theory of Evolution is not a proven theory - yet most scientists believe in it. Take everything with a grain of salt and use your own judgement.
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