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 PAO 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 Memorize Numbers: The Major System
What is the Major System? The Major System is a mnemonic technique used to enhance the memorization and recall of numbers, playing cards, and dates. It involves converting numbers into…
Advanced Memory: The PAO System
Are you ready to take your memory to the next level? Meet the PAO memory system, a powerful technique that has been used by memory athletes worldwide to achieve extraordinary…
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
The Link SystemThis 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. It…
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…