Comments on: What I Learned Putting on my First Seminar

By: Izzy

Izzy — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:41:24 +0000

Jason,

This was a really good read. I’m possibly putting on a seminar in the next few weeks, and this helped me immensely.

Thanks.

By: bob long

bob long — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:09:51 +0000

i’ve seen your father’s economics blog, and it’s way cool…

By: Robert Plank

Robert Plank — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:45:40 +0000

Jason,

I agree, the Action Seminar was a lot of fun. I tried giving two types of presentations: Seth Godin style (images only on slides) and regular PowerPoint to gauge the audience’s reaction.

I also was watching them during Marc Harty’s flip pad presentation and your presentations, both just talking and with the flip pad.

People loved the flip pad! Especially when you drew diagrams, even when the diagrams weren’t necessary.

Obviously the content has a little bit to do with it but we all had great info to take down… the point is the audience’s attention is the highest with the flip pad.

Their reaction got me so excited that I bought a flip pad for future Flip videos. I was messing around with some shots here:

http://www.viddler.com/explore/robertplank/videos/7

p.s. One page is too much. I never write down more than a 3×5 index card worth in a day, and I apply the notes that same day and tear up the card at the end of the day.

By: Sharon Deloy

Sharon Deloy — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:02:01 +0000

Hi Jason:
About note taking: I have attended many seminars and have taken copious notes. Of course I could not act on everything, but by taking notes as I listened I used my eyes, ears, and hands. Had I just listened and looked, I would only used to of my senses.

By: Roger Haeske

Roger Haeske — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:17:13 +0000

The one page of notes is a great idea. Another way I remember what I learn from a seminar or something I’ve read is to immediately talk about it with a friend.

The more I talk about what I learned and describe in detail what I learned the more solid my memory becomes.

Cheers,

Roger Haeske
The 41-Year-Old Teenager

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:19:48 +0000

Thanks, Jason. I always enjoy your posts. You’ve suffered both tragedy and triumph in your life, so whatever you teach about innovation and mental toughness is true.

Cheers,
Mary

By: Vishal

Vishal — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:08:09 +0000

Hello Jason,

Your tip about condensing 20 notes into 1 page goal sheet was very valuable. I was also used to be one of the same person who like to take lot of notes and at the end of the seminar , I was completely getting confused because of the sheer number of choices I had.

Now it is different and I have realized it that less is always better.

By: Johanis Ly

Johanis Ly — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:53:04 +0000

Hi, Jason
It’s a very good tip and an interesting thing to think about. Keep going with new experience and new inspiration. Success always.

By: Mark McClure

Mark McClure — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:31:17 +0000

I’ll bet most will remember the wagon wheel approach long after other details have faded.
Associating facts and ideas with imagery is a very powerful way to learn.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:42:32 +0000

You’ve shared a couple of good ideas here: Just act. And more importantly keep things simple–like putting all the ideas in a seminar or course onto one page.

I can’t wait for the webinar to begin on Monday and I’m already using the information you’ve given out in the pre-course e-mails.

Great stuff!