The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast

The loci method is easy to understand, but hard to practice consistently. These 9 PRACTICAL tips will help you accomplish your Memory Palace learning goals with greater ease.

Ultralearning by Scott Young shows you how to master hard skills at a greater pace by following some fundamental rules that help you outsmart the competition.

Lynne Kelly joins the podcast to discuss her new book Memory Craft. We discuss ins and outs with the Memory Palace technique, her bestiary, rapscallions and much, much more.

If you don't have strategies for delaying gratification, you're robbing from your memory training efforts. Matt Dobschuetz of Recovered Man offers help.

Elaborative Encoding is a memory science term. When I dug into it, I discovered some powerful memory exercises. Read these now for better memory.

Taking on student debt places a ton of stress on your memory. I was able to preserve memory while in university by taking fewer loans. Listen now to find out how.

It's easy to get overwhelmed when using memory techniques to achieve your learning goals. But if you create a Memory Palace training routine the right way, daily results fall into place. Learn how now.

Accelerated learning techniques are a dime a dozen. But there are two problems common to all of them. Listen now as we weed 'em out and focus only on the best from the highest possible level.

Bartosz Czekala from Universe of Memory joins us for an unfiltered conversation about language learning, memory and bilingualism advantages that fortify the health of your brain.

Nicholas Castle used memory training and memory techniques to help heal his PTSD. Listen to his incredible story and apply the knowledge to your own life, especially if you're haunted by memories of the past.

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Many people think you cannot improve short term memory. In truth, you can. In this podcast, I'll share 7 easy steps that will help you experience better memory for life as a result.

Having control over your mind and experiencing peace of mind is possible. Ben Fishel joins me on the podcast to show you how - and it's obvious just how much mental quiet helps with memory techniques. Listen in!

Katie Kermode, a memory champion and competitor from the United Kingdom, discusses her memory journey with competition, every day mnemonics and memory training software.

Is your flashbulb memory as accurate as you think it is? Listen now to find out more about this kind of memory, eidetic memory and memory exercise.

Do you face problems remembering a series of numbers? Learn to use the Dominic System to train your mind and easily memorize longer numeric sequences.

Memory retention... what the heck is it? Is it worth worrying about? If so, can it be improved? We're going to cover memory retention in today's and make it blazing fast in today's episode.

Taking a memory course can be daunting. Click here now for tips on how to complete a memory training course quickly (or any course you need to learn from).

You can learn how to memorize scripture and verse numbers fast. The steps are easy, fun and fast. Learn how to memorize verses now.

If you've been looking for an aphantasia cure, you're in luck. Alec Figueroa of Aphantasia Meow has the best aphantasia test and the most likely paths you might need to find a lasting solution.

We don't usually think of sensory memory as something that can help us use a Memory Palace bettter. These 5 sensory memory exercises show you how.

Can you learn faster? Absolutely and I've got 21 ways you can add that will dramatically increase your studying speed.

Many people ask me if memory improvement also improves critical thinking. You bet, and here's exactly how with some additional tips.

Looking for Memory Palace training exercises? I've got 3 for you today, ranging from beginner, to intermediate and advanced level memory training.

Sunil Khatri returns to the MMM Podcast to update us on his incredible feats with memorizing Japanese vocabulary. We also talk about visualizing Memory Palaces with an app.

Would a few simple visualization exercises help you experience more success with memory techniques? Effecive visualization is possible. Here's how.

Renowned memory expert, memory competitor and memory entrepreneur Idriz Zogaj joins me to talk about the truth of the "Virtual" Memory Palace and his new memory training game, Memotopia.

Marno Hermann currently holds the top spot on the Pi World Ranking List. Learn how to memorize Pi to 1200 digits and recite them all in 10 minutes and 15 seconds flat!

The Wise Advocate shows you how cutting edge neuroscience can help you become a better leader of your memory.

Mind mapping does more than just improve memory and creativity. These mind mapping examples will show you just how easy it is to use mind mapping to get more out of the method of loci.

If you want to know how to memorize vocabulary quickly and permanently, this step-by-step guide is your one-stop resource.

If you'd like to know how to study fast and still get substantial learning done, this practical podcast shares the best tips from my experiences with earning a PhD, two MAs, a BA and several other certifications.

Looking for brain exercises to improve memory? Put these 12 into action and you will experience memory improvement and mental clarity that goes far beyond what "neurobics" can provide.

Having trouble making sure you take action on your study materials? Edan Kertis of MyQuest explains how the AFT Learning Model Can Help (Action Feedback Trigger).

John Graham, 2018 USA Memory Champion, teaches you the habits and strategies that helped him unlock his Superhuman memory abilities. You already have them - you just need to train and he'll show you how!

Christian Fitzharris shares his experiences with mnemonics for becoming a sommelier and helping students avoid the "Oliver Cromwell Effect" when hunting for mnemonic examples.

Memory techniques for studying are a dime a dozen. They're also completely useless if you don't know how to practice them so you develop mnemonic skills that last. In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, you'll learn how to practice the Memory Palace and related memory techniques properly.

What if you could download a simple app that would help you learn twice as much in half the time? Edan Kertis from MyQuest tells us exactly how the AFT Learning Model can make that happen.

Evernote and other productivity software programs can help your memory, especially by freeing up your time. That way, you can practice your memory more for language learning and other life-improving memory tasks. Charles Byrd explains exactly how to optimize Evernote and think about similar technology in a better way so you get more substantial results.

Nelson Dellis shares the thinking and strategy behind his highly visual memory techniques. He also has a new book out called Remember It! We go deep into his approach to mnemonics and how you can get more from your memory practice by modeling his approach.

Olly Richards has a new series with Teach Yourself and these really are the best language learning books I've ever seen. Listen in and you'll learn why along with how to make sure you're choosing engaging language learning books that will help you achieve fluency fast.

When it comes to memory training, Phil Chambers is one of the best on the planet. His book How to Train Your Memory gives you real world and memory competition examples that will help you improve your memory quickly.

Tony Buzan shares the 10 laws of Mind Mapping in his excellent book, Mind Map Mastery. I go through each law in detail and share an idea for combining these laws with the Major System for combining your mind maps with the Memory Palace technique.

Many people ask if they can improve memory like Sherlock Holmes using a Mind Palace or Memory Palace. The answer may surprise you, along with 11 other things you should be doing for real memory improvement instead.

Looking for the most powerful memory techniques you can use to memorize numbers? Tune in and learn the Major System, PAO and 00-99 for fast and flexible number memory skills starting today!

What if I told you I can show you how to improve focus and concentration in less than five minutes a day? Would you believe me? If you've just said… I'm not sure… In fact… I'm downright skeptical! Good answer. Skepticism is good. In fact, as you're about to learn, it's one of the best tools for creating lasting focus and concentration. You can use the tool of skepticism (and others I'll share on this page) to create laser-sharp awareness that not only helps you understand information better… It also makes you feel fantastic! The best part? Everything you do to improve concentration and focus also improves your memory. And that's exactly what the Magnetic Memory Method mission is all about: Showing you how focus, concentration and memory are all sides of the same dice. Are you ready? Great! Then let's get the focus and concentration party started with my favorite ways to improve concentration and focus. 1. Learn How To Improve Focus And Concentration By Resting More Didn't think I would start off with a wildcard, did you? But it's true. According to Alex Soojung-Kim Pang in his book Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less, many people throughout history who displayed mounds of focus and concentration… Took a lot of rest. Charles Dickens, for example, wrote tons of books but spent huge chunks of his day walking. And as Palle Yourgrau shows in A World Without Time: The Forgotten Legacy of Gödel and Einstein, part of Einstein's success secret involved ample amounts of walking… Just not walking alone. It's actually hard to tell who was smarter: Einstein or Gödel. Personally, I wouldn't want to make any bets myself, but we know for a fact that both these men had these things in common: 1. They took lots of rest. 2. They walked a lot. 3. They were geniuses who changed the world. The Two Secrets Of How Walking Increases Focus And Concentration… According to Pang and the mountains of cool research he cites, walking isn't restful because it's not working. Rather, walking lets the mind wander. But wait a second! Isn't mind wandering the opposite of focus and concentration? Not necessarily. In fact, when you let your mind wander, your brain chemistry changes. Yes, we're talking about "drugs," specifically dopamine. And from a scientific perspective, it's important to understand that most people get their best ideas when their dopamine levels are high. These are, ironically, when we are the most distracted. For example, you are most distracted and experiencing high levels of dopamine when you are dreaming, running, driving, walking, or, the most classic example of them all, taking a hot shower. Why do we get more ideas when engaging in activities like these? It's not just the dopamine. It's also that we're disengaged. Speaking of which, I'd like you to be engaged, so let me ask you this: For more information about this topic, please read Rest for more on the science of mind wandering. Oh, and believe it or not, I didn't just read this cool book and pass it on to you without trying the suggestions out for myself. More on my results in a future blog post. For now, it appears that Pang practices what he preaches too. Just check out his blog. In sum: Walking works. Especially when you combine it with Digital Fasting, my own personal cure for Digital Amnesia. 2. Remove Distractions And Read From Real Books I don't know about you, but I once had a love/hate relationship with Kindle. It got so bad we ultimately broke up. I haven't read a full book on Kindle for more than three years now. The last time I tried, I gave up 1/4 of the way through and ordered the same book in print. Why? Maybe it's because I'm getting older. But I believe it's partly because I never had a proper Kindle device. I always used the Kindle app on an iPhone. And that meant it was crushingly easy to open up a browser – or use the app itself – to fact check things. Every disruption led to less U.S.S.R. No, not the former Soviet Union! I'm talking about Uninterrupted Silent Sustained Reading. You see, physical books are like focus and concentration "engines." If you can just get comfortable with them and stay the course… They pull you along page by page, increasing your commitment to paying attention… Indeed, increasing your attention span itself (which in no way resembles the sharpness and clarity of a twitchy little goldfish). The trick is in carving out time to read. How to do that? It's easy: Put the spotlight on all the things you do that are NOT reading. Then ask yourself… Do I want to improve my focus and concentration (and memory)? Or do I prefer to sit on the couch and watch Netflix? Or have a thousand tabs open or drown myself with music as my friend Joanna Jast talked about when she shared her tips on improving focus. Increasing Focus And Concentration Requires This Secret Ingredient In other words, the experts on these matters are talking about prioritizing. Whether you prioritize with a calendar, a mind map, or even a Memory Palace to me

Are you looking for the perfect memorization technique? And getting frustrated? Well, don't blame yourself. Because it is frustrating, isn't it? I mean… everywhere you go people are using different terminology. Linking… P.A.O. … Mind Palace… Roman Room… Journey Method… Mnemonic Peg System… How Real Are The Promises Of Memorization Techniques For Students And Mature Learners? I mean, lets face it: All those terms sometimes make the whole memory improvement world feel a bit like a hoax. After all, even if science backs up memory improvement techniques 100%… Why the heck can't people get their terms straight!?! Well, let's get the painful truth about the world of memorization techniques out of the way: Whether you want to know how to memorize a speech fast or are desperate for memorization techniques for studying… You're going to come across a lot of different terms. That's just the way the world of memory improvement. It has been since humans started developing memorization techniques to help them survive. And it's getting more complex! But in reality, a lot of those techniques are essentially the same. Each and every one has a location-based element in one way or another. That means that all memorization techniques are spatial. And as Thales, the first person in the West to be considered a philosopher and scientist in the same body, said: Megiston topos hapanta gar chorei (Space is ultimate for it contains all things) That's the very cool thing about the discoveries here at the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast. Once you understand this and practice with memorization techniques from this basis, your results will accelerate. And the complexity eases down, even if there will still be ins and outs to consider. And if you're interested in more about the history of where mnemonics come from to help humans deal with complexity and how they used space to do it, please check out Lynne Kelly's The Memory Code. Just as we do here on this blog nearly every week, Lynne's book will show you exactly how learning these techniques will help you deal with extreme complexity in modern life. My course which you can subscribe to at the bottom of this post will take you through everything too. It's free. For now, let's persist and do our best to get past all the confusing terminology. Let's talk instead about the… 5 Little-Known Benefits Of Using The Best Memorization Technique Of Them All Ultimately, what will help most people is the Magnetic Memory Palace. At the end of this post, you'll get an opportunity to learn how to create one of these for free, along with the best terminology we've got. No more "method of loci" or other confusing terms. Again, the truth is that the linking method and the peg method and the Roman Room, the Major System and all the rest… You can use them all at the same time in a Magnetic Memory Palace. And if you know the benefits of learning to do so… Any overwhelm you face will be easy to handle. Plus, you can experience these 5 benefits, starting with… 1. Use Fast Memorization Techniques To Make Learning Fun! I get email every day from people who find learning a real challenge. Some of them are struggling to learn and remember very boring topics. That's a real problem too because when you're bored… Your progress slows to a crawl. Yet, when you have the right memorization technique for the job, things not only get faster… The memorization techniques for studying you use make everything more interesting. And more fun. The Best Memorization Techniques Rapidly Increase Focus And Concentration Especially when you know how to to improve focus and concentration with a memorization technique like the Magnetic Memory Palace. Of course, it helps too if you know about motivation in learn, such as intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Basically, you just have to make sure that you're always dangling a carrot in front of you instead of threatening yourself with a stick. Don't believe me? Self punishment is a real issue when it comes to memory. Please avoid it at all costs. 2. Memorization Techniques For Exams Reduce Stress Imagine walking into an exam that you know you will pass with 100% certainty. It's totally possible if you have the right memory techniques on your side. And in this episode about Giordano Bruno, Scott Gosnell talks about how you can create a Memory Palace out of the examination room itself. The stress reduction isn't just about memorization techniques for college students either. Many adults face certification exams at different points in their career. And when you're working full time, the stress on your memory can be huge. (And if you suffer Manic Depression like I did during university, these memory improvement tips for the Manic Depressive University Student will be especially helpful.) For that reason, it totally makes sense to have the best memorization technique on the planet ready to go. 3. Using Effective Memorization Techniques Create Long-Term Brain Health Use it or lose it. We hear the p