Practicing my PAO Table
Over the past five days, I've been memorizing my person-action-object table. I spent the first three days placing each PAO in its own loci. I did about thirty numbers each…
My Person-Action-Object System Placed in a Memory Palace
As I begin preparing for memory competitions, I have started memorizing my PAO system (for a more detailed discussion on the PAO system, click here). For those not yet in…
How to Remember Numbers: The Major System
What is the Major System? The major system is a mnemonic device that is aids in the memorization and recall of numbers. It can be adapted to the memorization of…
Advanced Memory: The PAO System
Using a PAO memory system is a must if I'm going to get anywhere in the world of memory athletes. PAO stands for Person-Action-Object. Upgrading to a PAO System I…
The Journey Towards Memory Lane
It started about a year ago. While skimming through TedTalks, I came across one by Josh Foer. What he discussed was weird and new and exciting -- at least to…
How to Remember: The Link System
Use a Memory TechniqueThis memory technique is called the link system. It is one of the most basic systems you can use. While it is simple, it's essential and powerful.…
How to Remember Where you Put Something
It's happened to all of us. We throw something on the table, walk away and then forget where that item is a few seconds later. Then, we begin questioning our…