Success Easy Hypnosis Center
160 W. Camino Real, # 128
Boca Raton, FL 33433
Dear Friend,
I appreciate your interest in our CD
programs. If you are having difficulty with CW, I have a pretty good idea of
what you are going through. I got my first Novice license¾
one-year, nonrenewable in those days¾
when I was in high school. I followed the ARRL method (start with 5 WPM, try
to increase your speed by listening to code a couple of wpm faster than you can
copy, etc.), even though it did not work for me. When I complained that it didn’t
work for me, everyone told me just to do more of it. So, I did more of
what did not work for me. Failing the exam, I concluded that I could
never be a ham. Looking back on it, I now know I felt shame because I thought I
couldn't copy code.
Later, the FCC changed the rules allowing a
second Novice license. I knew I could handle 5 WPM, so I quickly had another
ticket. This time, the code seemed some easier for me, but it was still a lot of
hard work. It seemed like I fought it all the way. That feeling of being on the
bottom of the heap was more than enough to motivate me. I worked hard on it, but
I thought the struggle was worth it. I envied those who could just do it
"naturally;" and at the same time I resented them because they had it
so easy. Deep down, I feared they were somehow better than me. When I went to
take the General, I thought I could copy well above 13 WPM. That day, CW sounded
like a submachine gun to me. Burp Burp Burp Burp
Needless to say, I failed again and was pretty
sure that I just did not have what it takes. I just quit. I did not listen to
any code practice or make any contacts for three months. A friend asked me to go
to the exam with his father, who had a heart condition. I was to take the exam,
otherwise his father would catch on that I was baby-sitting him. Well, I walked
in totally carefree because I knew I was going to fail. I was in a playful mood.
And when the FCC guy started the tape, I had a big chuckle because I knew he had
put on the 5 WPM tape. Laughing as I copied, I did not miss a single character
until near the end when I realized that it was in fact the 13 WPM tape. I passed
that day, but more importantly I learned a big lesson. Copying above 7-10 wpm
has to be done by the unconscious mind. When you get your conscious mind out of
the way, your unconscious will copy easily and effortlessly.
Later on, I would go to work at ARRL HQ and
feel like a second class citizen again. Even though I had an Advanced, I felt
the need to upgrade to Extra, just to be one of the "big boys." CW was
still a struggle, but I got through. Altogether, I spent about 10-12 years
working for ARRL and CQ. In that time period, I talked with thousands of hams
and "wanna be" hams who had just as much trouble with the code
training methods as I had. Believe me, I understood their frustration.
Since my hobby was my occupation, I soon
developed other interests. I had always been fascinated with learning how the
human mind really works. In time, this led to hypnosis and "self
development" programs. As I learned more, I started to think about how I
could have learned code much quicker and easier. And I learned how to rid myself
of some of the mental blocks that I carried around as a result of "doing
more" of what did not work.
Then I thought of the people who I had talked
to who shared my frustration with the old ways of learning code. Our CD
programs are dedicated to those people. CW Mental Block Buster helps you
rid yourself of the mental blocks and frustration induced by other methods. And
we have several other CDs for other aspects of testing and operating.
If you like and use our CDs, that is
wonderful. If not, that is okay, too. But do stay with it. Ham radio is the
greatest hobby ever invented. I do not believe that anyone has ever failed to
become a ham or upgrade to the license class he wanted¾
some folks give up and quit before they reach their goal¾
they did not fail, they just quit. Big difference. Keep plugging. If I can do
it, you can do it. YOU will make it.
73, Peter/WB2D
P. S. We recommend that you order our CW
Mental Block Buster III CD first, regardless of your interest. It
gives you great insight into the workings of your unconscious. When you order
the CW Mental Block Buster III CD set first, you can be sure that you have
laid a great foundation for whatever you want.
If you have comments or questions about our CDs, please call me on my
personal office number (561-302-7731) or drop me a note:
Success@QTH.com
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