Comments on: Book Review: Listening: The Forgotten Skill http://LearnThis.ca/2008/02/book-review-listening-the-forgotten-skill/ A personal development site for self learning career, leadership and life improvement tips. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:32:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: http://www.overweightchild.org http://LearnThis.ca/2008/02/book-review-listening-the-forgotten-skill/#comment-2145 http://www.overweightchild.org Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:22:31 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/2008/02/book-review-listening-the-forgotten-skill/#comment-2145 “ On your terms” means customizing the available materials CPod has to offer to my needs, my attension span, my life style. You are absolutely right that this“ learner- centric” model is increasing in other industries. I have commented before regarding this issue, but as a practicing physician, I must continuously keep my medical knowledge up- to- date; it’ s a challenge to fit that knowledge acquisition into my hectic life. Services such as www. cmedownload. com was created with flexibility in mind (it’ s... “ On your terms” means customizing the available materials CPod has to offer to my needs, my attension span, my life style. You are absolutely right that this“ learner- centric” model is increasing in other industries. I have commented before regarding this issue, but as a practicing physician, I must continuously keep my medical knowledge up- to- date; it’ s a challenge to fit that knowledge acquisition into my hectic life. Services such as www. cmedownload. com was created with flexibility in mind (it’ s…

]]> By: Mike King http://LearnThis.ca/2008/02/book-review-listening-the-forgotten-skill/#comment-863 Mike King Tue, 26 Feb 2008 05:47:29 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/2008/02/book-review-listening-the-forgotten-skill/#comment-863 Khalid, its certainly related to this post especially since I mentioned the audio vs book for this one. I think the read book versus audio book is more a personal preference. For me, I get through a lot more audio books than read books but only because I'm very good at audible learning, many people are not so don't enjoy audio books as much. I find I can remember MORE from an audio version than a written one sometimes but it depends how focused I am. I often listen to audio versions more than once as well, where I have yet to ever read the same book twice. I often listen to audio books while doing creative graphics work on the computer which is easy since its opposite sides of the brain. I also find listening and focusing on an audio book is easy when ever I'm exercising or doing house work or renovations. I just don't take enough time to site down and read but I definitely enjoy that also. So, both are good for me, but I just have a lot more time to listen than I do focused reading. I get through a lot of audio books (sometimes the second time over) at work through the day as well. Khalid, its certainly related to this post especially since I mentioned the audio vs book for this one. I think the read book versus audio book is more a personal preference. For me, I get through a lot more audio books than read books but only because I’m very good at audible learning, many people are not so don’t enjoy audio books as much. I find I can remember MORE from an audio version than a written one sometimes but it depends how focused I am. I often listen to audio versions more than once as well, where I have yet to ever read the same book twice.

I often listen to audio books while doing creative graphics work on the computer which is easy since its opposite sides of the brain. I also find listening and focusing on an audio book is easy when ever I’m exercising or doing house work or renovations. I just don’t take enough time to site down and read but I definitely enjoy that also. So, both are good for me, but I just have a lot more time to listen than I do focused reading. I get through a lot of audio books (sometimes the second time over) at work through the day as well.

]]> By: Khalid http://LearnThis.ca/2008/02/book-review-listening-the-forgotten-skill/#comment-862 Khalid Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:55:25 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/2008/02/book-review-listening-the-forgotten-skill/#comment-862 Allow me to post a not-so-related comment: Would you, in general, recommend an audio book over reading the actual book? Lately I have been listening to audio books more than reading them -- not by choice but to make the best use of my time. I find some audio books, especially those read by the authors themselves, are good. However, I miss the pleasure and satisfaction of reading the actual book. And am not sure how soon I will forget the material from an audio book. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences. Allow me to post a not-so-related comment: Would you, in general, recommend an audio book over reading the actual book? Lately I have been listening to audio books more than reading them — not by choice but to make the best use of my time. I find some audio books, especially those read by the authors themselves, are good. However, I miss the pleasure and satisfaction of reading the actual book. And am not sure how soon I will forget the material from an audio book. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences.

]]> By: Alik http://LearnThis.ca/2008/02/book-review-listening-the-forgotten-skill/#comment-791 Alik Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:39:45 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/2008/02/book-review-listening-the-forgotten-skill/#comment-791 Today I was with management workshop. One of the exercises was to identify personal strengths. I was the only one who identified myself with this strength, but then I removed it since I know I have a lot to improve in this area. It is actually my weakness but I know it I need to improve on it. I will check with our library if they have this book. Thank for the pointer. Today I was with management workshop. One of the exercises was to identify personal strengths. I was the only one who identified myself with this strength, but then I removed it since I know I have a lot to improve in this area. It is actually my weakness but I know it I need to improve on it. I will check with our library if they have this book. Thank for the pointer.

]]> By: David Zinger http://LearnThis.ca/2008/02/book-review-listening-the-forgotten-skill/#comment-780 David Zinger Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:29:37 +0000 http://LearnThis.ca/2008/02/book-review-listening-the-forgotten-skill/#comment-780 I have a copy of this book from 1982! I guess it is the 25th anniversary of it. I found the book very helpful and have recommended it to others. I will have to get the new edition but I will avoid the audio-book based on your thoughts. I have a copy of this book from 1982! I guess it is the 25th anniversary of it. I found the book very helpful and have recommended it to others. I will have to get the new edition but I will avoid the audio-book based on your thoughts.

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