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To: Loud Mime

Thank you, Loud Mime!

I don’t know that I need to add a keyboard just yet - I am trying to move the last three fingers of my right hand with more dexterity.


290 posted on 08/30/2009 6:35:33 AM PDT by saveliberty (Prayer blizzard for the Snow family.Tony was a blessing unto us all. All of the Snowflakes miss him.)
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To: saveliberty

Do what I call “finger calisthenics”—it works. Begin by seeing it in your mind; in other words, close your eyes, and see your fingers making the proper motions. Do this for a few minutes. Next just do them on your lap; then graduate to your keyboard. Whole thing should take about 10-15 minutes.

I used this technique (it was “cutting edge” at the time) back in the early 70s when I was switching from the old-timey 10 key adding machine to a keyboard entry system. The numbers especially were “backward.” It worked for that, and then when I needed to change my job altogether for something requiring much more typing, I used it again to increase my speed and accuracy. It worked for that, too. I did a lot of it on the train on my way to work (that’s one way not to agonize over traffic!). I’m sure my fellow travelers thought I was nuts, but at least they didn’t crowd me. ;)


316 posted on 08/30/2009 8:30:49 AM PDT by MizSterious (Impeach Barak "let them eat cake" Obama, while there's still something of our Republic to save.)
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