At each stage below, I outline some of the classic problems which people face and how Accelerated Learning can help to solve these :
 Define Clear Goals
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The problem
" I’m not really sure which parts of the report are relevant. I suppose I’ll have to read it all. I’ve spent ages trying to remember that and now I realise I didn’t need to. "
Often, driven by the pressure to get things done, people dive straight into a set of information without first clearly identifying their specific goals. The problem is that, without a clear strategy, productivity plummets.
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The solution
The starting point is to be crystal clear on exactly what you want to be able to do with the information.
Do you want to understand the headlines or the whole article ? To remember just the key figures, or all of them ? To identify the broad principles or 5 different specific examples or maybe both ? The more clearly you answer these questions at the outset, the more likely you are to succeed.
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 Map Out the Key Points
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The problem
" That heavy document looks so daunting – I’ve picked it up 5 times and put it down again. That set of information just turns me off – when I do start to read it, my brain can think of a hundred other things it would rather do. The more of the figures I look at, the more confusing they become ."
Trying to process too many different pieces of information at once pushes the brain into confusion, overload and stress. It feels like standing too close to a picture in an art gallery – all you can see is an overwhelming mass of brush strokes.
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The solution
All information exists in a system. To move from confusion into clarity, it’s vital to step back and identify a manageable number of key components or " landmarks " – just like the ones you could use to find your way around a city you don’t know well.
It’s possible to create these key components in any set of information. There is a magical number to look for and a special way of mapping them out in memorable templates. This will help you to create a powerful overview of any set of information - however complicated it looks at first.
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 Organise Relevant Details
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The problem
" I’ve highlighted almost every word in that book. My notes are 3 times bigger than the original document. I’ve tried to map out the details of that presentation, but there are so many words on my sheet of paper that I’m more confused than when I started. "
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The solution
There are two key elements to success here. The first is a series of powerful techniques to help you to just filter out the 
The second is clarity of structure – there is a specific way of organising detailed information into logical levels, manageable chunks and memorable formats which will make a radical difference to your ability to understand and remember it.
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 Make Associations
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The problem
" I’ve got a bad memory. I’ve read that list 5 times and I still can’t remember it all. I’ve started studying Spanish 3 or 4 times but can’t really speak it. I’ve forgotten her name after 5 minutes. "
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The solution
It’s a shame that so many people are walking around thinking they’ve got a bad memory – especially when it isn’t true. The key to developing an excellent memory is to put information into your brain in a highly memorable way. The key to that is to use associations – these form the basis of almost any amazing feat of memory you are ever likely to witness.
Making associations involves using your imagination to relate what you want to remember to something you know already. The following general examples are deliberately simple to show clearly how the process works.
The really exciting thing is that, with practice, you can become skilled at creating powerful associations to remember anything – processes, product knowledge, names, technical and financial information and any academic subject. However good your memory is already, by becoming skilled at creating associations, you can take it to whole new levels.
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 Review regularly
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The problem
" I knew that well three months ago but now I’m not so sure. There was a really interesting process in that book I read, but I’d have to look it up again to know how to use it. "
It's a shame that so much individual and organisational " learning " goes missing - it’s in there somewhere but not consciously available in a clear and concise format.
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The solution
The brain actively remembers the things most which make a major emotional impact on it and which it encounters several times. If you want to have key information at your fingertips, it’s vital to make it impactful and to review it regularly.
There is a special way of doing this which as good as guarantees that you will create robust long-term memories. This approach literally strengthens the connections between your brain cells and makes the information part of you.
It’s by building these connections that, in a real sense, Accelerated Learning helps you to maximise and expand your brain power. You can open up new pathways in your brain and link existing ones together. You can develop your brain capacity and ability to learn, understand and remember anything more quickly, effectively and with confidence.
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