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Comment by Michelle DeSanti on June 24, 2009 at 21:03

Way to go Rebecca! Congrats!
I agree his method works. I didn't believe 5 minutes a day was enough to make a difference, either, but I was willing to try it. I saw and felt improvement after the first week. I took the RMR in May and the lit and JC felt the same way you described. Now, for the testimony, I was just too excited and hyped up from the ease of the first two to calm down and just write - LOL, what a reason, huh? It was totally get-able but I just couldn't breathe. I know I'll kick it in November.
Thanks, Mark!

Comment by Vicki McHugh on June 24, 2009 at 17:24

I miss the Magnum Steno. It was a great way to start each morning.

Comment by Rebecca Callow on June 24, 2009 at 16:46

Hey, all! Here is my story so far...

I have been reporting for 15 years and I am an MI-CSR and RPR. I recently moved to Texas and have to recertify in order to work here. I joined MSC at the beginning of June to get ready for the CSR. I watched the instructional videos and followed the instructions. I practiced every day. The great news is, I totally ROCKED on the Texas CSR today. I couldn't believe how absolutely slow the dictation seemed. Four weeks ago, I was struggling with regular test speeds, and today there were giant gaps between the words; so much so that I didn't have to use phrasing briefs if I didn't want to.

The precursor to the story is, this practice method helped me finally pass the CRR. Several years ago, I attended one of Mark's speed building boot camps. I had taken the CRR twice before attending the boot camp and just could not pass. Couldn't even turn the tests in. After using the method I learned in the high-speed boot camp I took the CRR in May 2008 and actually turned the test in. I didn't pass, but I only missed it by 10 errors. I took the CRR again in May of 2009 and I passed!!

This practice method absolutely, positively works. I am going to take the RMR this fall and I already know I will pass it!! I can't believe the HUGE difference in my writing in just four weeks.

Yaaay Magnum Steno Club and THANKS, MARK!!

Comment by Michelle DeSanti on June 24, 2009 at 13:57

I second Kim's remarks!

And great job on that test, Kim!!

Comment by Kim Begg on June 24, 2009 at 13:55

You're welcome, Mark. You deserve that and a whole lot more.

You're amazing, you're right, and you ROCK!!

Comment by Mark Kislingbury on June 24, 2009 at 13:38

Linda and Kathryn, thanks!

Comment by Mark Kislingbury on June 24, 2009 at 13:38

Thanks, Kim! I posted it as the first testimonial, and signed it "K." Really appreciate it!

Comment by Tami on June 24, 2009 at 13:35

Someone?? :)

I swear I'm not on the payroll.

Comment by Kim Begg on June 24, 2009 at 13:31

My Testimonial:
I was unprepared for the Nevada exam that I had to take. I hadn't taken an exam in 20 years. And of those 20 years, I took 12 of them off to raise kids. Ever since I came back to reporting a year ago, I relied a lot on audiosync. (Bad, I know, but this girl had to work) Well, you can't use audiosync on an exam. I only had one week before the exam. Someone suggested Magnum Steno, and I had nothing to lose. Wow, was I glad I joined. I listened to Mark's instructional videos, and I took notes. Practiced his crazy, high-speed dictation, always with the "how to practice" instructions in mind. What a difference it made! The test was to be no slower than 200 and not more than 225. When they started talking, I couldn't believe it. I certainly had the speed. And Mark's words, "Get a stroke for everything" ran through my mind continuously for ten minutes while I got a stroke for everything! I passed with only 8 errors. Magnum Steno is the way to become an excellent court reporter.

Comment by Linda Cabral on June 24, 2009 at 8:53

Mark, thank you for adding the briefs to today's video! That is great! I don't feel so overwhelmed on where to start now!!

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