My PAO Table and PAO Flashcards
Below you will find the PAO Table and PAO Flashcards that I used to help me get started with the Person-Action-Object memory system. I hope you find it useful, too.…
Five Simple Strategies to Improve Concentration Right Now
Use these five simple strategies to improve concentration. Concentration is best defined as the ability to control one's attention. It is how we direct attention to a specific subject. Sometimes…
The Myth of Multitasking
I remember when multitasking was a term used for new computers that could do multiple things at once. The Commodore Amiga was the first commercially successful computer to bring this…
How to Remember Names and Faces
If someone came up to you and said, "If you remember my name a week from now, I'll give you a million dollars," would you remember that name? You probably…
An Introduction to Developing Focus, Attention, and Concentration
It's easy to blame outside distractions, like our phones, for distracting us. Even a body of research suggests these devices are responsible for shortened attention spans. Truthfully, we just need…
Misconceptions about Adult Learning
Introduction There are many misconceptions about adult learning. There is also one important truth of which we need to be aware. This truth seems to be the source of many…
The Best Memory System for Historical Years, Months, and Days
Introduction In the previous section, we learned how to remember the year of a historical event. That's usually great for early history, where the dates aren't precisely known. Now we'll…
The Body Memory System for Fast Memorization
Introduction Perhaps it's just nostalgia because the body memory system is the first one I learned, but I love this technique. It's fast, easy, and effective!Unlike the memory palace and…
How to Memorize a Deck of Cards
Introduction The following is a simple system to memorize a deck of cards. Don't let the word "simple" fool you, though. This technique is effective. With practice, you can store…
Spaced Repetition Helps Build Memory
Any memory that you want to stick around requires reinforcement. Spaced repetition helps build memory and is the reinforcement that your brain needs.The inner workings of memory are incredibly complex,…