Stephen categorically denies he uses 'cold reading' techniques insisting he does not advertise his evenings as "entertainment shows" because they are genuine.

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The learners watch each lesson under the guidance and support of a teacher whilst working their way through an exercise book prepared specifically for developing the basic techniques of reading and writing.

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He teaches the techniques of reading personality quirks and preoccupations from what people say they see in ink blots, providing analysis to the Italian courts and to the Vatican, which wants clues to a person's state of mind before deciding on a marriage annulment.

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Much of that improvement was the result of a mandate in the No Child Left Behind legislation that required schools to use proven, research-based techniques to teach reading.

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He started reading books on personal development and sales techniques, and also put in a brief stint in telesales.

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Teachers may use techniques involving hearing, vision and touch to improve reading skills.

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Set yourself a goal of not only reading about productivity, but developing a collection of 10 time management techniques that you use every day- a quiver of productivity weapons that become central to your working life.

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