From tom@transcore.com Sun Jan 19 20:31:32 1997 Newsgroups: alt.self-improve Subject: alt.self-improve FAQ (repost, part 1) From: tom@transcore.com (Thomas Wong) Date: Sun, 19 Jan 1997 20:31:32 GMT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- alt.self-improve FAQ Version 2.5 (1-15-1997) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER This document is a collection of Frequently Asked Questions from the alt.self-improve newsgroup. It is created by the editors for public use. The information here is not guaranteed to be accurate and may not reflect the opinions of the editors or their associates. This FAQ may be freely distributed provided this disclaimer is included with all copies. All contributions and suggestions for improvement are welcomed. 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It's also available on the World Wide Web at <http://www.transcore.com> and via FTP from rtfm.mit.edu: /pub/usenet/news.answers/self-impr-faq/part [1,2] (version 2.0). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Changes since version 2.4 - Personal Power II Update - Section E "Hot Topics of the Month" is now "Sample Hot Topics for 1996" - Removal of Kevin Trudeau Lawsuit story - Addition of some new resource links Changes since version 2.3 - More on NLP Resources Changes since version 2.2 - More on "Anti-Cult Movements" - More on "NLP" - $500,000 Psychic Challenge by The Amazing Randi - Addition of "Success Vs Money" - New links in "Resources and References" Changes since version 2.1 - Revision of Information Management (reprinted from Sharing Ideas). - Revision of Health Food. - Addition of Virus of the Mind. - Addition of NLP with respect to emotions. - Addition of E/ Hot Topics of the Month (by 17th of each month). - All resource links are now hyperlinked at <http://www.transcore.com>. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction to alt.self-improve The alt.self-improve group provides a forum for discussing strategies, techniques, and principles for self-improvement. The table of contents gives a good overview of the breadth of topics discussed. This FAQ has been created to provide a single document that contains a sort of history of what has been discussed in the newsgroup. New readers may find the answers to many of their questions already answered in this document. We have attempted to categorize questions by topic for easy access, but many issues don't fit neatly into a single category. The contents of this document are collected by the editors from past postings in alt.self-improve, personal e-mail correspondence, and outside sources. All suggestions and contributions are welcome. The newsgroup is not intended for commercial uses or promotion of, commercial products; however, you may submit information for inclusion in the "References and Resources" section. Only those companies whose products, seminars, or books are discussed in this newsgroup will be accepted. This document is constantly being revised and improved. 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One suggestion is to create a rating system for books, seminars, etc. For example if you have attended a particular speed reading course or a Tony Robbins seminar, send us your opinion by rating it on a scale of 1-10. The average could be used as opposed to a huge collection of personal responses. Any other suggestions are welcome. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS A/ Self-Improvement Methods 1. Career - Information Management - Sales and Negotiation - Time Management 2. Emotional - Morris Acting / Method Acting - NLP 3. Financial - Savings and Investment - Real Estate - Get-Rich-Quick Scams - Success Vs Money 4. Mental - Accelerated Learning - Creativity Enhancement - Hypnosis - Meditation - Memory Systems - Mind Machines - Speed Reading - Virus of the Mind 5. Physical - Baldness Cures and Consequences - Body Work - Eye Sight Improvement - Health Food - Voice Work 6. Relationship / Social - Men and Women 7. Spiritual - Religion and Self-Esteem - Magic and Pseudo-Paranormal Phenomena B/ Established Disciplines 1. Anti-Cult Movements 2. Est 3. Landmark (The Forum) 4. Life-Long Learning Association 5. Lifespring 6. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) 7. The People's Network 8. Scientology / Dianetics C/ Popular People and Media 1. Richard Bandler & John Grinder 2. Stephen Covey (7 Habits of Highly Effective People, etc.) 3. Tad James 4. Anthony Robbins 5. Marshall Sylver D/ References and Resources 1. Resource List 2. Software Packages 3. Reader Ratings of Books/Audiotapes/Seminars 4. Who's Who Listing of Professionals in alt.self-improve E/ Sample Hot Topics for 1996 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FAQ CONTENTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/ Self-Improvement Methods 1. Career - Information Management (reprinted from Sharing Ideas) "Put a World of Information at Your Fingertips" Bill Gates's mission to "put a world of information at your fingertips" is taking on a new meaning as he ventures into TV broadcasting. His recent partnership with NBC promises to create a new cable channel called MSNBC by fall 1996. Microsoft will pay $220 million over five years to own half of this cable channel. The formation of this cable channel suggests the construction of a new phase on the "Information Superhighway." The world is moving fast into the "Information Age." Part of the communication that we do every day will be involved in exchanging information. Those who are in business will need to be able to gather and provide information on consumer trends, economic data, legal issues, financial sources, networking opportunities, and many other things to succeed in your venture. Lack of a piece of important information can cost you time and money. The ability to manage information is equally important to an engineer, a musician, a real estate agent, a nurse, or a teacher. Just think back on your own experiences and on those of people you know. How often have you erred or made a poor decision because you didn't have the right information in advance? Perhaps you've wasted time driving in the wrong direction because you thought you could find the destination. Perhaps you're being passed over for a promotion because you don't seem to "know much," according to your boss. While many have little awareness of information's vital role, they often simultaneously suffer from a feeling of information overload. Reports, books, mailings, and memos seem overwhelming. Implementation of the "Information Superhighway" further adds massive information data. Some may think that this is a problem of too much information, but in reality, it is due a lack of information consciousness and of the ability to find and manage the appropriate information effectively. The solution is to increase information awareness. Ask specific questions to identify and find the most useful and relevant information. This information-gathering process has been eased in recent years by advances in computer technology and high-speed communication. One way to think about using data retrieval, whether online or off, is to compare it to a shopping mall. Within the information mall, there are many specialty stores, such as databases, periodicals, books, news sources, government documents, microfilm, and data on people and organizations. Each store offers unique information, so you must learn to choose selectively when researching. The ideal way to manage information is to become an information specialist who is thoroughly familiar with the hundreds of sources of information. This may not be practical or necessary for now. Nevertheless, you should be able to utilize the following six basic reference sources of information in the U.S.: -1- Libraries and Educational Institutions -2- Online and CD-ROM Databases -3- U.S. Government -4- Nonprofit Associations -5- Street-Smart Directories ...
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