School of The Remote Influencer - SOTRI and Independent Scholars.

I don't believe in labelling things per se. I have found that SOTRI is many things. It is not bound by dogma and it is evolving over the course of time. It is not afraid of, and it welcomes change and growth. 

I developed my Remote Influencing (RI) system through a process of independent research and self directed learning. In fact, this work - ( I call my independent research, learning and training, work ), is ongoing. I am adding to the RI body of knowledge on a continuous basis. I would say that I am an independent scholar and an independent researcher. Like universities, I am doing my scholarly work through SOTRI.

What is an Independent Scholar?

An independent scholar is anyone who conducts scholarly research outside universities and traditional academia. 

Source: Wikepedia

A person who works outside traditional academia in the pursuit of knowledge and truth.

Source: yourdictionary.com

Someone who learns is a scholar, though the word also means someone with a lot of knowledge

in one subject.

A learner who is enrolled in an educational institution.

Source: vocabulary.com

Here is some great information on Independent Scholars.

"How are we supposed to evaluate whether someone's independent/'off the grid' contributions are worthwhile?" This is pretty simple: YOU READ THE WORK! If you are evaluating someone in the context of reviewing a manuscript, or a grant proposal, or on a hiring committee, you read their work and decide if it is good. If you don't have the skills or knowledge or time to do this, you have no business evaluating them. If you are simply going to say, "Well, this person got tenure at such-and-such University, I guess they must be good," you're not doing your job.

Many independent scholars have consciously made the choice to have a smaller paycheck, and less job security, because the greater independence and flexibility is worth it to them. These people are perfectly aware of the consequences of their choices, and are willing to take responsibility for them.


The idea that you can't do scholarship if you're not at a University is like saying you can't practice law if you're not in a skyscraper in Manhattan. Now, the path for how to pursue a career in independent scholarship is not as clearly laid out as the paths that lead to becoming a public defender, or starting your own law firm. This is why I believe that "support groups" are valuable, so that people who are interested in developing new models for scholarship can discover and share what works.

Source: ronin institute

I have to agree with ronin institute. The path to pursuing independent scholarship is not an easy task to initiate. I have found that I learned how to pursue my scholarship through trial and error and through learning from mistakes. I would say that it's a personal mission for every independent scholar. It's a path well worth pursuing. Society can benefit from the work of independent scholars. This is part of what motivates me with this work. 

How to send me the data for the SOTRI survey via e-mail.

I had written a post about an online survey I had created for School of The Remote Influencer - SOTRI. This post was placed into my blog on June 18th 2015. I thought it might be a good idea to provide more info on how respondents can send me the data for this survey via e-mail. I find this method the most convenient and the most cost-effective way to send data.

Here are the instructions.

If you visit the site which I direct you to, open that page. Then, you can open another window on your PC. In the other window, you would go to your e-mail account. Open your e-mail and start writing an e-mail to me. This e-mail would have the answers to the 11 survey questions.

You could either write the answers on paper. Or, you could switch back and forth between the windows so that you can answer the questions. I like this e survey method. It saves trees.If you write the answers on paper, you could then just relay these answers to me via e-mail.

The answers could be typed up in the following ways:

Q. 1. Yes or Y - You could use whichever you like

Q. 2. No or N    

Or, you could write the answers as:

Q.1 Yes. Q.2. No 

I didn't type out the whole sequence of questions and answers. It's self explanatory. 

Here is a link to the survey.

http://theremoteinfluencer.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/school-of-remote-influencer-sotri-survey.html


You can e-mail the survey data to me at either of the following e-mail addresses.

anand@schooloftheremoteinfluencer.com

themasterteacher22@gmail.com

School of The Remote Influencer - SOTRI Survey.

I have come up with a survey which can help me to ascertain whether a person can or cannot be a suitable student for SOTRI and/or for The Remote Influencer Training Program/me - TRITP. This is the first survey I have created. I will create more surveys over the course of time. Ideal candidates would answer yes to at least seven out of the eleven yes or no questions below. I can also send over a PDF version if you so desire. 

If you would like to complete the survey via e-mail - which would be the ideal method, please e-mail me over your answers. You could list the survey questions by number and you could write your yes or no answers next to the corresponding question numbers.

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Q. 1. Do you create documents on topics of interest to you?

Yes/No

Q. 2. Do you use CD's, DVD's, USB flash drives, External Hard drives or your PC hard drive to store information onto?

Yes/No

Q. 3. Do you like to research topics which are of interest to you?

Yes/No

Q. 4. Do you think that learning and training can only happen through formal or traditional institutions, training providers etc?

Yes/No

Q. 5. Do you like to learn about things from the comfort of your own home?

Yes/No

Q. 6. Do you feel that research can only be conducted by phd's?

Yes/No

Q. 7. Do you use Facebook?

Yes/No

Q. 8. Have you occasionally found interesting info, links, posts etc through Facebook?

Yes/No

Q. 9. Do you find it challenging and/or stressful to complete projects you are assigned to?

Yes/No

Q. 10. When you are working on a project can you maintain focus?

Yes/No

Q. 11. Do you believe a person can improve themselves through their own self directed efforts?

Yes/No

School of The Remote Influencer - SOTRI, Educational Institution, Research Institute.

The idea for School of The Remote Influencer - SOTRI, came into existence while I was undertaking my basic research project: Project The Remote Influencer - PTRI. I am still continuing with my PTRI research project. However, I am now going to continue my work with PTRI through SOTRI. This is similar in some ways to universities. Many universities around the world participate in basic research.

I wrote a white paper/article which provides information to show how and why SOTRI is in fact an online educational institute and it is also a research institute. I can send over the PDF file for this paper to anyone interested in reading it. 

Here is a segment from this paper.

In SOTRI, students learn my Remote Influencing (RI) system in a self directed manner. At the same time, students are encouraged to work on an area of interest which is important to them. The reason behind this is: RI enhances learning potentials in students. RI helps people to excel in their chosen field, areas of interest, specialization etc.

Conclusion for this post.

SOTRI is not accredited at present. In all honesty, I do not have the funds to apply for accreditation. However, I aim to prove that valuable knowledge and skills can be gleaned through this school. My research can be read through my google blogs, google plus page, facebook pages, web links and articles, projects etc.

SOTRI embraces technology. In the days of old, students ( I see myself as a student and a teacher ) , would had to have created physical documents, educational artifacts  etc in order to show what they had learned. Nowadays, evidence of learning can be provided online via the internet. This work can be shared around the world with just a few clicks. 

Remote Influencing (RI) Consulting & The Mastery of your RI Body of Knowledge.

I have two main aims for Project The Remote Influencer - PTRI. The first aim is to add to the Remote Influencing (RI) body of knowledge and to keep adding to the body of knowledge. The second aim is to use what I have learned to help society. RI is a powerful tool which can help to bring good into this world.

Here are some definitions of the term Body of Knowledge.

A body of knowledge ( Bok) is the complete set of concepts, terms and activities that make up a professional domain. 

Source: Wikepedia

The core teachings, skills and research in a field or industry. Mastery of the body of knowledge is 

generally demonstrated by passing rigorous examinations at single or multiple levels.

( I would say that a person could demonstrate what they have learned through RI in the form of real world tangible results : The achievement of targets and goals. Research projects etc. )

Since the required core competencies and skill sets for almost any profession evolves and changes over the years, its body of knowledge has to be dynamic.

Source: Investopedia

I have stated that there is much to learn when it comes to RI and that the learning can continue indefinitely. About a year ago I had looked up some definitions for science. One site said that there is no end to science. I noticed a connection between what I had stated and the definition for science. I had been intuitively guided to create my RI statement. 

Knowledge is power as the saying goes. Power is one of the RI 29 keys to success. When one undertakes RI, learning is of paramount importance. The RI body of knowledge is continually growing and evolving as you will come to discover. Even though there is much to learn in RI, I suggest not putting too much stress on yourself while undertaking this learning. A little stress is normal and expected though. Try not to think of the learning as a chore or an imposed task. Learning can be fun and exciting, challenging. It's good to challenge yourself on a regular basis. I use the self directed learning and unschooling approach for my RI  learning and for learning in general. I have done research into the aforementioned methods and have found that these learning methods have created deeper and more lasting learning for me. Even if you are currently being taught or trained in the traditional way, the self directed learning and unschooling methods will still be of great benefit to you.

I have found that playing the following roles can be very helpful in your independent RI research, learning and training: Researcher, Consultant, Coach, Teacher and Trainer. You can play these roles unto yourself and with your clients etc. For example, if you were helping a client with their learning, you would be their teacher and their trainer. You will benefit also when you play these roles. Through teaching and training others, you too will learn new things. 

I came up with the idea for School of The Remote Influencer - SOTRI, through the basic research project I had initiated in 2009, Project The Remote Influencer - PTRI. I am still undertaking PTRI at present. I am doing this work through SOTRI at present. Through my learning in SOTRI, I created a new and unique Remote Influencing consulting solution - The Remote Influencer Consulting Solution - TRICS. My intuition tells me that RI consulting is going to become popular in the coming years. There will be other Remote Influencers developing their own RI consulting solutions over the course of time. We can collaborate and work with each other so that our field grows.

I believe also that TRICS and other forms of RI consulting can fit in with and blend in with life coaching and psychotherapy. They can compliment one another. Similar in some ways to train the trainer and role playing, the main aim of TRICS is to consult with and to coach the client/s so that they strive to develop their RI body of knowledge as are we. 

Here is a link to a post I had written about RI consulting and how it can compliment life coaching and therapy.

http://theremoteinfluencer.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/the-remote-influencer-consulting.html

Through developing my RI body of knowledge - this development is ongoing, I have found that when I set targets and goals etc, my ability to achieve success with these targets and goals have improved considerably. My problem recognition and problem solving skills have improved also. I am able to see things much more clearly too. The RI body of knowledge becomes a part of you. Your RI body of knowledge defines who you are and how you present yourself to the world.

Conclusion.

If you master and keep mastering your RI body of knowledge, you will achieve and keep achieving great things.   

Project The Remote Influencer - PTRI, donations towards my research.

I began my basic research project, Project The Remote Influencer - PTRI, in 2009. I came up with the unique idea for an online school in early 2010: School of The Remote Influencer - SOTRI. The idea for SOTRI came about through my research involvement in PTRI. I will continue with PTRI but this time I will conduct the on going research through SOTRI. This is similar to universities in some ways. Most universities around the world are involved in basic research.

Here is a link to some info pertaining to PTRI through my web site.

http://www.schooloftheremoteinfluencer.com/#/the-remote-influencer-project/4557547014

I have been working with no outside funding for PTRI since its inception. I am now accepting donations for my research through a gofunding.com page I had set up recently. The donations are in UK Pounds. However, the gofunding.com page accepts most currencies. Gofunding is a safe and trusted site. I have tested the site by sending in a donation myself. It worked extremely well. It was quick also. If you would prefer to send in a donation via paypal, please e-mail me and I can then provide you with my paypal e-mail address.

Here is a link to my gofunding.com donation page.

http://www.gofundme.com/oq3vx0

I will give a percentage of any donation received to worthy charities such as ones related to Alzheimer's, cancer research etc.

Here is a link to my facebook PTRI community page.

http://www.facebook.com/projecttheremoteinfluencer

The great thing about facebook pages is that they help to connect communities around the world. In this page I will be highlighting how PTRI can help society. PTRI can be replicated so as to provide participants with power to help communities across the world. The work will primarily be e-based.

My Remote Influencing (RI) Self-Experiment. - White paper, article.

I wrote a white paper, report, article in 2012 titled: My Remote Influencing (RI) Self-Experiment. I will place the paper below. I hope that it inspires you to initiate and to complete your own RI self experiments. These experiments do not have to be too advanced etc. The experiments can be things such as: Setting and achieving personal goals and targets, improving an area or areas of your life, creating education, work or personal projects. The self experiments you create can be as basic or advanced as you like. My RI experiments are on going:

My Remote Influencing (RI) Self Experiment.

I am undertaking a unique self-experiment. This is the first experiment of its kind. There has never been an experiment such as this which has been conducted before and I doubt that there ever will again. The findings and results of this self-experiment will have far reaching, positive effects in fields as diverse as business, science, technology and the arts. The name of this experiment will be Project The Remote Influencer or PTRI for short.

The aim of PTRI is to develop people into powerful instruments of good. These developed people will bestow the world with their newly acquired gifts. I know that this can sound like some extraordinary claim, but I can assure you that these things can and will happen. If a person can reach their true and highest potential, they are more likely to have the necessary skills etc with which to bring about the aforementioned positive changes. PTRI is my way of giving back something valuable to the world.

Here is a question which provides the fuel for me to pursue PTRI diligently:

Q. Can a person become more powerful, reach their highest potential, become smarter and more creative, gain leadership abilities and to do so cost-effectively and without having to use expensive, top of the line tools?

A. My answer to the above question is yes. I am undertaking PTRI myself and I have seen positive results already. These results have motivated me to persist with PTRI on an ongoing basis.

PTRI will use the following tools: My Remote Influencing (RI) system, PC's and the world wide web,creativity, books, cd's, dvd's, experiences, mentors and teachers - if needed: I am a firm

believer in self-directed learning. However, I can work with teachers, mentors and guides if I need to. I aim to prove that valuable work can be done without having to spend a lot of money and without the need of expensive tools. My RI tools are not expensive yet they are powerful. I added creativity as one of the tools. This is because RI is a highly creative system, and creativity can be used in order to find learning resources and opportunities, also. I am not bound by the tools I use and I can add more tools as necessary. However, I need to point out that even if I do use other tools, I will try my best to make sure I use cost effective or free tools.

Self Experimentation Definitions

Intentionally using oneself as a research subject.

Self-experimentation refers to the very special case of single-subject scientific experimentation in which the experimenter conducts the experiment on her- or himself. Usually this means that the designer, operator, subject, analyst, and user or reporter of the experiment are all the same.

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All Rights Reserved.

I titled the paper with the words Self Experiment. However, the whole project could be considered an experiment. As previously mentioned above, I am conducting my RI experiments on an ongoing basis. The success of my experiments have provided me with the motivation to continue with the experiments on a perpetual basis. If you would like a PDF format version of my paper, please feel free to contact me via e-mail. I can e-mail the paper over as per your request. 

Here is a link to the above paper. The text is easier to view in this link:

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=754552921302615&id=104944716263442