Instantly memorizing what you need to know is the ultimate dream, isn’t it? Mnemonic devices can get you quite close to that learning goal. But let’s face it. There’s no such thing as perfect memory. What we do have are the kinds of mnemonic tools we’re going to discuss today. Including examples of people who have absorbed astonishing amounts of in…

You absolutely can memorize Scripture. You just need a Bible memorization plan. That’s what you’ll learn to establish on this page. No matter how many times you may have tried and given up before, this approach to memorizing scripture will work. How do I know? I’ve coached verbatim memorization for fifteen years. My students have publicly recited S…

If you want to know how to become an autodidact, I suggest you start by treating the adventure like a game. Not in terms of gamification. But in terms of game theory. By that, I mean set up your learning journey is such a way that you want to keep going. No matter what obstacles arise. Because, let’s face it. There will be obstacles. And that’s why…

It’s incredibly helpful to remember dates in history. Not only that, but you want to also remember the names of the people involved. For example, I’ve taught memory techniques for over ten years and live stream a lot. My credibility soars every time I accurately recite the dates certain memory masters and other historical figures lived. In your cas…

Would you like to know how to improve your memory? Perhaps you’re: a student who values the ability to recall new information — which is essential to learning, impactful on critical thinking, and streamlines studying for better test performance, or a business professional who’d like to quickly master associates’ names and memorize current statistic…

Mindfulness expert Michael Taft had long know about the Memory Palace technique. But something was missing. An ingredient absolutely critical for success in memorizing mantras for meditation. Join in as Michael Taft, host of the Deconstructing Yourself podcast and author of The Mindful Geek, discusses with me ways that ancient memory methods can en…

The best way to study flashcards is not to study them at all. Now, before you bounce away, hear me out. There’s a small set of techniques that make learning with flashcards so fast, you really won’t feel like you’re studying at all. Instead, you’ll feel like you’re creating the knowledge you want to learn. Isn’t that exciting? I’ve been using cards…