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…
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,…
How to Memorize Poetry, Plays, and Literature
Introduction Have you ever been told to memorize poetry, plays, and literature quotes from a book you studied in class? I remember being told to do it, but I couldn't…
Memory Journey
Introduction A memory journey is similar to a memory palace. The difference is that while memory palaces are tied to buildings, journeys can take place anywhere.Like memory palaces, the key…
How to Memorize a Speech
Introduction When I first started public speaking, I did what most new speakers do: memorize a speech verbatim. Sometimes that worked well. It was great if I could remember each…
How to Memorize Vocabulary Words
Introduction Like everything else in school, I wish I knew there was an easy way to memorize vocabulary words. I can see my teacher giving us a list of words…