I am seriously considering this course but have a question about the time necessary to study the lessons. I have posted this in another thread but figured this topic should be in its own thread:
 
Realistically I can dedicate one hour in the morning before work. I figure I could continue to work on the exercises that I learned in the morning throughout the day. In the evening I thought I could review what I learned but I don't realistically have 2 hours in one sitting to dedicate towards the lesson at one time. Would this not be effective? I know it's not ideal but I know I'd put in the time to study this course this way as I am very disciplined when it comes to studying. . I just wonder if others have studied the course in different ways (i.e. not a 2 hour block of time).
Thanks.

Quite a few student do lesson work in hour chunks. Each lesson is broken up into a series of exercises, so you could do lets say around 5 every day before work- and apply what you learned at work. That should help the process along quite well.

Thanks for your reply. That is encouraging.

Tsukiomi 08 May 2012 22:19 said:

Quite a few student do lesson work in hour chunks. Each lesson is broken up into a series of exercises, so you could do lets say around 5 every day before work- and apply what you learned at work. That should help the process along quite well.

 

No they don't. A lesson should be done in one go to stress the brain into getting better at it. If you break it up, you won't be doing the course properly.
 
The pmemory staff claim 2 hours a day is what is needed, but I don't think that's true throughout the whole course. You're realistically looking at 3-4 hours per day for the first 12 lessons. After 12 lessons, it gets pretty easy until you get to the language course, and then you're up against some seriously boring learning.

Yeah, 3 hours.
 
Which do you think will give you better progress? Two sets of pushups with 10 repetitions or just 1 set of 20 repetitions?

I think it depends on each person's ability. If you are smart, you will need less time studying and vice versa

Hi
About 3 hours a day works for me. I can't do it all in one go due to work/family commitments. I also personally function more effectively with 20-30 minute spurts of quality concentration, with only a short break sometimes when possible. I'm also carrying around the figurative codes book in my back pocket everywhere I go for self testing and getting prepped up for the next lesson, but it's not a drag at all as I am totally enjoying every single thing about the course. To top it off I am getting significant results (for me) that I can hardly believe, and it is still very early days.
Cheers

This is an interesting topic. I was on the 60 day challenge but stopped when they upgraded the website due to having no access to lessons. I have started the challenge again since then and have adopted a new technique.
 
I have downloaded a metronome app and set it to six seconds (per connection - as described in GMS manual) and I am now finding I am completing lessons in first course (lessons 1-12) within an hour. I also consolidate everything I have learnt throughout the day when I am at work.
 
The lessons used to take me 2-3 hours the first time I started - I can only think that I was spending far too long on the connection of images. Maybe you guys are doing the same??
 
Try using a metronome or something similar so you know exactly that you are using only six seconds per connection instead of 20-30. This will reduce your lesson time dramatically.
 

secmind 17 July 2012 01:21 said:

After 12 lessons, it gets pretty easy until you get to the language course, and then youre up against some seriously boring learning.

 
Haha... So True!!
 
Yea 3 hours is what i need usually for the lessons because there will be additional tasks.

Hey guys,
let's summarize this conversation. The lesson itself should be done in period of two hours. To this time we should add the time that we spend on training FC (Memory Master after lesson 12) and some Psycho-technical exercises (PT exercises are not obligatory but highly recommended) .
 
It  is strongly advised to complete the lessons  in  a   single   sitting.  This develops the ability   to  focus  for  long  period of time which is important for memorizing texts   etc.  I want to point that it's possible to split up lessons if the sum won't be lower than 3 lessons per week. Something like 1 lesson per two days but progress will be a little bit lower/slower.