Students Successes

from J.B

Since your seminar I have excelled both academically and in sport. I just had my first semester's report in which I got near straight A's in Maths and English and all straight A's in Italian. In Italian I used your technique of studying in Alpha. I did this and I got 97% for the test. My handwriting has also improved drastically.

And with the mental alarm clock thing, to time yourself to wake up before the alarm clock, I use the same technique to use as a mental notebook. So in Alpha I will say to myself "At 6.30 I will remember to mow the lawn." And I think of me mowing the lawn. It stops me from forgetting things. And it WORKS!! At 6.30 my mind just fills with mowing the lawn.

Story from J.T

If you think you are beaten you are

If you think you dare not

you don't

If you like to win but think

you can't

It's almost sure you won't

If you think that you'll lose you've lost

For out in the world you'll find Success begins with a fellow's will

It's all in the state of mind.

J.T started the speech that she gave recently with the above piece.  She went on to tell how in Year 12 she had been told to drop every "superfluous" activity and focus completely on study.  She gave up public speaking, trips to the gym, singing - all the things she really enjoyed doing.  Her life took a nose dive - she started neglecting her body by overeating, not exercising, not meditating, the time she sat in her room to study she was not studying at all .... It got to the stage where I was sick and tired of being sick and tired.  I had done Sandy's CALM  Seminar so I did have some information for self-help in my head and I also had a great deal of pressure surrounding me that I gave in to because I did not have complete control over where I was going.  What I needed to know was how to maximise the use of meditation.  It was at this low point that I contacted Sandy, asking him if he could throw some light on the situation ... I desperately needed help if I was to survive the HSC.   Sandy helped me to regain some balance in my life and I resumed some of the things I loved to do.  The important factors in allowing me to survive the exams and assessment periods during my HSC were the methods I have been taught at Sandy's seminars.  Also reading "Student's Steps to Success" pointed out a few elements of study and taking care of yourself in simple enough language I believe nearly any HSC student could benefit from it.  Knowing what most students go through during year 12, I believe that reading this book is a big plus.  I also used the methods set out in Sandy's tape "Achieving in Exams" to prepare myself before, after and during the exam.

Story from H.A

I practise my PP 15-20 times a day, on my bed, in the car, and sometimes at school.  Now I can get to my PP in about 3-4 seconds (I practise a lot). I used it to set goals for swimming competitions - my Alpha obviously helped me get the best results ever!  The Alpha has also helped me with school work, as I am more organised and find myself listening better to the teacher.  I also get more ideas for creative work such as title pages and posters.  I also got into Dance group and Band, which I was unable to get into last year.

Story from H.A, NSW

I use PP for academic purposes, sport and any other ordinary things such as getting to sleep or hiccups.  My first goals were for swimming.  I used PP in school competitions and reached the finals at Regional - my first time.  I then continued to set other goals - this time to gain a scholarship to high school in 1996.  Using PP and my ability gained me four scholarships!  I was (and am) overjoyed!  Still I set goals, this time in Cross Country and Athletics.   I achieved 7th place at District for 3km and 1st place in 800 metres athletics and gained 3rd place in long jump.

Story from E.D

I'd like to thank you for introducing me to my PP where I've learnt a lot about myself.  I still have a long way to go but I'm determined to achieve my goals which you have helped me set. The study course with Lorna was fantastic and it helped me to ease into the PP Seminar. I recently had exams and used mind maps to study for biology and received 91%. I can honestly say that is all I used - as proof to myself I refused to use any other method. This is evidence to me that the knowledge I have gained in both seminars will allow me to achieve whatever I set my mind to. The most outstanding for me is my English and the change mind maps have made. I moved up 20 ranks after discovering how to mind map my information and to plan my essay. Thank you - I will continue to use everything you have taught me.

Story from M.L, Vic

A couple of days ago I got my Semester 1 Results (including exam results) back. I thought I’d send you a copy to just prove that your book really works. My Mum started crying when she read my results sheets and my Dad was very pleased and happy that all my hard work, had finally paid off. Dad even took the sheet to work and photocopied it 10 times!

I must admit that in the last weeks of the Semester I lost my Peaceful Place and I also forgot that there was a whole section in your book that was on achieving good exam results. When I have my next exams, I will remember to read it.

I remember that last year when I was sitting a test, I sat at the front of the classroom all nervous and shaking. Then I remembered my Peaceful Place and I went to it. I will never forget that feeling of calmness and happiness all through my body — it certainly was a great feeling to know that you’re all relaxed and ready to go. Unfortunately, I can never get back to that state again.

On these holidays, I tried to do your book again. I played the PP tape (about creating it) and I said to myself. ‘I’ll go there every day twenty times.’ I did it the first two days, but then I forgot all about it. When I really need to go to my Peaceful Place, like when I’m trying to sleep it’s not there.

I also re-read your whole book again and learnt some new things like ‘tomorrow never comes’ and to trick your sub-conscious mind. To be honest with you, I think I did half the book and then I just read the other half. I’m very slack these holidays.

I really like the ideas in your book. It really helps me. I recently read another book on ‘things to do and things not to do in life.” One of the tips was ‘one day, try and be nice to everyone for 24 hours and bite your tongue if you’re going to say something not nice.’ I’m trying it today and I think it’s only ‘half working.’

Thanks again for your phone call. I’m going to try and go to my Peaceful Place twenty times a day, starting now!

Story from C.N, NSW

Thank you for holding the course that I attended. Not only was it immediately beneficial in relation to study, I received a U.A.I. of 96.35 and was offered (and accepted) a scholarship to study a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Sydney, but it has also had long term benefits. It’s been a gradual process of "self improvement" and your course provided a fantastic foundation upon which I have built.

The following two success stories are from young Sisters:

This is my story of my great success which I achieved with the help of your book and courses.  At the start of Year 6 I continuously received test results ranging from 70-80% in both Maths and English.  It was than that I started to read your book "Students Steps to Success" and I set my goal for myself - to get over 80%.  Daddy promised me that every mark over 80% was worth a dollar.  Then in the next test that I sat for I went to my Peaceful Place  and completed the test calmly, more relaxed than ever before.  When I received my results I was so pleased that I had got the top marks in my class and received $9 and a special dinner dedicated to my success.  I am now in my final term of Year 6 and have received the result of 100% in my Maths test and 92% in my English My PP and Emotional Anchor have helped me a lot.  My goal is now set to be a zoologist and with all my positive reinforcements I believe that I will achieve it.  Thank you for all your help and great ideas that you have shared with me.  M.B.   Sydney.

I would like to share my recent success story with everyone.  Two years ago I was average at Maths and English.  I always struggled with both.  I had a concrete goal to improve my ability and my grades in all my subjects.  I began thinking of my Peaceful Place, to remain calm in exams and while studying.  I reinforced my Emotional Anchor and used personal, positive and present thinking.  Immediately I saw an astounding result.  When my yearly exams came I reached the top advanced class.  This year I am in year 9, I am studying Advanced Maths, and Advanced English.  In a recent English test I scored a whopping 91% (before I would be lucky to receive 60-70%.  I did a maths test set by the University of NSW and I came in the top 13% of Australia.  I was the only person in my school who got a "Distinction".  The moral of my story is: "If you think you can't, you won't.  If you believe you can, you always will."  Thank you Sandy for your wonderful techniques that have kept me motivated and reaching for the stars.  I hope this encourages other children, because nothing is impossible!  Never let anyone stand in the way of your dreams.  J.B.  Sydney

Story from W.D, Canberra

Although I completed Sandy’s Student’s Seminar in Year 9, it was really at my Mum’s insistence.  However the seminar became an awareness of what could be done.  I took no action in Years 9 and 10.  At the beginning of Year 11 I worked through SSS book, colouring in each summary page of the book.  I then used my Peaceful Place (PP) and played the Accelerated Learning music during my study time.  I did not do any mind charts at this time.

Following the Trial Exam in Year 12  I was disappointed with my Business Studies Trial Mark of 60%.  It was essential that I do well in this subject so I turned again to Sandy’s book “Students Steps to Success”.  I committed myself to mind mapping the complete Year 11 and Year 12 course in Business Studies prior to the HSC (primarily this meant summarising the text book).   I always played Accelerated Learning music and worked in my PP while I prepared my mind maps.

I had a bit of an extra disadvantage because in primary school I wore coloured glasses because of being diagnosed with Scoptic Sensitivity.  At the end of Year 7 the school was worried about my reading ability and sent me to a special course with my Mum and when I was tested again in Year 9 my reading was still at primary school level.

All the preparation was worth it with my joy of achieving a mark in the top 10% of the state in the HSC and the best thing was I only had to read the textbooks once.

Of course I did a lot of preparation and I have made a detailed account of the steps I took between the text books and final mind map (Sandy has a copy of all this).  These steps to mind mapping could be reduced with practice.

The hardest part of the exercise was the first 3 weeks (that is the note taking time for the whole course) when self-sabotaging thoughts included “What’s the point”,  “All this time and for what benefit”,  “It won’t work”,  “Others aren’t doing it, why should I”,  “This is NOT fun – just a waste of time”.  My dedication to my goal was tested many times and I felt like giving up.  However once I progressed to drawing and learning the mind maps it all changed.  Seeing 100 plus pages of textbooks on one A4 sheet was the first benefit I realised.  From there it was full steam ahead – learning and recalling the mind maps was the easy part.  You can imagine how great I felt about myself and felt that all the time and work was worth every minute when I got my result.

Story from B.R, Sydney

The school that I teach at has a values based approach to education, which has contributed largely to the academic success of the students in our school.  I first introduced the ideas put forward in your book "Piece of Mind" when I began teaching here in 1999.  Like myself, the school principal felt that your ideas on Accelerated Learning were excellent and so we decided to incorporate some of your beliefs into our values based program.  The results have been outstanding!  Every child in our school uses the Peaceful Place method of going into their Peaceful Place to achieve the Alpha mind state.  The children are being taught more and more about how their brain operates and therefore how to achieve better results.  The feedback from our parents has been remarkable, some have even purchased copies of your book to use in their homes.

Story from H.S, Vic

I attended your seminar at Shepparton.  I would like to tell you that it was a great day, and I know it will help me out a lot with exams, speeches, job interviews and many more things along the way in my life.  It has already helped me out.  If I have fights, I got to my peaceful place which makes me feel better, and it also helps me out to see the other person's point of view too, so that person doesn't get sad because I don't say something that makes them upset.  I work it out with them.  It really has helped me.

I have bought both your Students Steps to Success book and tape.  I listen to your tape when I am finding it hard to sleep, when I am bored, or whenever I am trying to get things done and I can't.  I am starting to read your book today, and I know that I will enjoy it.

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