Excellent.

If you have been listening and reading to Eckhart Tolle, for many many years, and at the same time being soothed and somewhat entertained - but not developing in the slightest. E.T. basically, in my opinion, at the age of 29, blew a mental fuse - and by that fact had his brain's default mode reset, which was certainly not the result of meditation, or, any spiritual practice or teachings. It is Now clear the aforementioned process totally contradicts what E.T suggests others to practice.
If you want to experience what E.T. experienced - drive yourself to a mental breakdown.
If an intelligent, well written, believable, science backed secular approach is what interests you, you have arrived.
One could also watch and listen to A.M. on YouTube, Two Easily Remembered Questions That Silence Negative Thoughts | Anthony Metivier | TEDxDocklands

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Will Be Buying The Dead Tree Copy Too!

TLDR? I will probably end up buying this book in dead tree format as well as an Audible ....and I loathe spending money.

I set my alarm for 5AM this morning to have time to write this review. After 2 hours, 3 large mugs of strong, sugary coffee and half a pack of even stronger-than-the-coffee smokes (No I will NOT be following the author's health advice) I reviewed what I had written and realised I had listed 4 long paragraphs of reasons why you NEED to read it and was sounding like some gushing fanboi riding the Hyperbolic Express to a town called Banality.

So I shall go with my first instincts and say that if you are any kind of mnemonist then you'll want to have this book next to the Yates and the Kellys on your bookshelf. If you're just starting out with mnemonic learning techniques then his step-by-step 'walk thrus' of building memory palaces and images will be invaluable. If like me you've been following the author on Youtube for a while then you'll realise the value, in both senses, of the advanced techniques he demonstrates ('seashelling' and 'pillaring' for example).
Despite my having learned before from the author's Youtubes a couple of useful strategies for when my own Black Dog appears with its lead in its mouth begging for walkies, and despite listening fully, attentively and actively to the 'Meditation' parts of the book I can't really say much about it beyond the fact I appreciated his scientific approach and the distinct lack of any chakra rubbing woo. Personally I'm neither looking for New England nor Enlightenment but I would encourage any reader with questions, to any part part of the book, to email the author,he is very approachable and I have found he answers emails promptly and with well thought out answers and explanations. 

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Profound Memory System

I have recently discovered the author via You Tube and took his free 4 part memory-boosting video series, available through Magnetic Memory Method website, which is highly recommended.

The author does a great job of the narration and his enthusiasm for teaching really shines through, as is the weaving of multiple components which have led to his victorious mind. I found the detailed examples of memory palaces and mnemonics extremely useful and I've quickly started making my own, with things that I have encountered throughout my life.

A great hybrid between memory techniques, spirituality (without religion), psychology, and personal development, that are supported scientifically. I highly recommend this book.

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life changing

this book has molded me into a carmer and more present person. definitely recommend it

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I’m glad I’ve listened to this.

Having listened to a few of Anthony’s podcasts I thought I would just cut to the chase and listen to his book. I am glad Anthony chose to read it himself. Even though I listened to it at x2 speed it was easy to follow and definitely helped with my memory palaces. Thank you Anthony, you now have another follower on Twitter.

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Great insight into memory and Anthony's experience

Loved the audio version, would love to revisit the real thing to get a written script and learn better from this experience. Would recommend reading with a pad to take notes!

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11 hour book that's 10 hours too long

I don't mind a little scene setting for the listener but the listener has to wade through 7 or 8 hours of his repeated backstory before actual instruction on memory techniques takes place. Dominic O' Brien does a much better job

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