I have specifically applied these four secrets to the development of all of our Spanish Power Course Materials, and have found over and over that students who follow instructions, achieve very high long-term retention of material. To get serious results in learning you can't take it too seriously, and if you do, you'll have serious learning problems. The brain cells expand and actually make it difficult for the neurons to pass through your brain. If I push you, you'll want to push me back.
Pressure produces resistance.
If you push your mind too hard, or in the wrong ways, your mind will rebel, and you'll have trouble remembering things for any period of time. This has many practical applications and we'll work through several of them here. Some of the best learners are people who do deep breathing, yoga, and meditation on a regular basis. These people have very fertile minds, as well as do most musicians, artists, and actors. Most of the time, these types of people have a fairly carefree view of life, and this keeps their minds in a relaxed state.