The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast

Tired of note taking techniques during lectures that sound like they'll be effective … …but ultimately fail to help you remember information? You know the kind: The ideas look good, but … not exactly something you would ever do. And every time you try some new note taking technique … No matter what, all of them seem to lead to one place: You … writing down loooooong strings of notes verbatim. It's...

The experience of memory loss creates the kind of story you normally only see in the movies. Yet, for Jennie Gorman, the experience of memory loss was all too real. Although we all experience the occasional mild loss of memory, it's difficult to imagine what it must be like dealing with a disorienting and painful experience like this:   Luckily, Jennie found incredible resources within herself tha...

You know that instant gratification is the real reason you struggle to learn and remember information, don't you? Good news: If you'd like the cure, let me instantly gratify you and jump right in. Here are three:   1. Understand the Sickness of Instant Gratification For What It Is   That's right: Instant gratification is a disease. Think about it … What building gets to scrape the sky overnight? W...

Have you ever wondered why on earth anyone would focus on memorizing individual words? A lot of people not only wonder about this, but some are utterly convinced that focusing on vocabulary instead of complete phrases is …   The Worst Thing You Can Do   The problem is … It's simply not true. And … Frankly, it's time to settle this argument once and for all. The verdict: If you want to learn a lang...

I'm a pretty calm and relaxed guy. But if there's one word related to memory improvement that drives me bonkers, it's "system." And you've probably heard me talk all about why I don't teach a comprehensive memory system like some of the others on the market. Nothing about my refusal to offer a memory improvement system is ever  going to change. The truth , reality and scientifically demonstrated f...

What would you give if you could have the world's best mentor accessible at any time? I'm talking about catering to your every need … So you can accomplish a specific goal … and in a way that fits that mentor inside your pocket? To be honest with you, at first I didn't believe it was possible. But guess what? I've got …   Good News For Students & Educators!   In this episode of the Magnetic Memory...

What if I told you that turning your brain into a passwords manager is the easiest thing on the planet? Yes, even massively complex and (seemingly) meaningless passwords like … HHTDFY66^&dd766g^^%7*d … can be memorized without breaking a sweat. And you'll even have some fun! To get this done … So that you can easily learn and remember so much garbled and meaningless data quickly … 1) All you need...

Do you know how often earth-shattering revelations about how to use your memory better come along? Two words: Not often. But when Lynne Kelly's  The Memory Code  was announced, I knew we were in for something special. I got  even more  excited when  The Memory Code  finally arrived (notice that's an Aboriginal art bookmark too for the detail-oriented amongst you.) And now I'm excited to present th...

Have you ever sat down to learn something and thrown your hands up in the air? Not to catch a balloon or give a salute. But because you were furious and frustrated? And have you felt that a learning task was so hard that you just wanted to give up? I hear you! After all, I've put some of the toughest learning challenges in front of myself all the time. Languages like Biblical Hebrew, German, Chine...

Don't you love a teacher who can tell a good joke? You know the kind: Each class begins on a funny note. You hang on every word, no matter how difficult. In fact … it pains you when the lectures end. You can hardly believe it, but as tough as the information flowing from your teacher might get, you simply cannot get enough. When that happens … Don't Despair!   And understand this: According to Bar...

Would you like to pick the mind of the greatest living Major System masters? If so, click play above and dive into the incredible mnemonic talent of Florian Dellé. In this exclusive interview with Florian on the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, you'll discover: Strangely counter-beneficial aspects of memory - and how to avoid them! Click To Tweet Plus, keep listening and you'll learn: The key facto...

Have you ever said out loud or in your mind, "I can't learn a language!" Well … guess what? You're fooling yourself! And it's the worse kind of lie. Why? Because every minute you're not fluent in at least one other language, you're keeping yourself locked in a monolingual prison … The same prison that deeply dissatisfies billions of people around the world! And instead of doing something to improv...

Do you ever go hunting for music you can use to increase your focus and concentration? I sure have. But over the years, I've experienced diminishing returns. That got me wondering about what benefits it ever had in the first place. So here's an idea that might help you stop wasting time and energy on the hunt for external cures that promise to increase your focus. Start by watching this video: Now...

Don't you hate that sinking feeling? You know the one. You crack open another memory improvement book. You're excited to take your memory training to the next level. You're hungry for the next-level techniques that no one has ever shown you before. And yet there it is again …   Another Useless Memory Improvement Exercise!   Seriously. I can't tell you the number of times I've read a memory trainer...

Have you ever heard the phrase, "writing is re-writing"? It's an important principle for people learning to write. Why? Because there's a destructive fantasy going around: The fantasy that the first draft is good enough. The truth:   The First Draft Usually Stinks!   It needs revision. Often lots of it. Believe it or not, it's the same thing with reading books. Yes, you can use the Magnetic Memory...

Go ahead and admit it. You're skeptical that memory techniques will work for you. You might even be skeptical that memory techniques work at all . I mean … those memory champions could be using mirrors or some kind of technology, right? They're absolutely not , but … who hasn't given it a thought when you hear the incredible results of memory improvement training. Hundreds of words! Thousands of d...

Ever feel frustrated by people with strong memory abilities? You know the kind. They rattle off names. They know all their credit card numbers. They say, "April 10th, 1972," not "back then" or "in the past." They're specific. And make no mistake: Specificity Makes Your Life Better   They feel good when they call restaurant staff by name. They seem to know everyone in a deeper way. Their capacity f...

Home is where the heart is, right? Judging by my inbox and all the pains and frustrations with memory I hear … Maybe not. I mean, think about it: You pour all that hard-earned money into rent or your mortgage, and yet … You're Living In A Memory-Toxic Dump!   It really doesn't matter how much you like your home. If you don't set it up for memory success and sufficient memory care home solutions, y...

Hey, it happens. We've all forgotten a name. Where we left our keys. Whether or not we locked the front door. But there's a difference between mild forgetfulness and more serious memory problems like memory loss. And mild forgetfulness is particularly vicious because it can creep up on you. In fact, it could be biting up parts of your brain as we speak. But it's not the same as memory loss, which...

Ever hear that crazy phrase, "knowledge is power"? Sounds kind of cool, right? But have you ever asked yourself …   What The Heck Does That Silly Cliche Mean?   Well, "power," it turns out, is an interesting concept. Especially when it comes to memory and memory improvement. To begin, understand this: People have defined it thousands of different ways throughout history. Ever since I discovered it...

Guest post and podcast narration by Lukas Van Vyve. Have you ever wished you had the ability to memorize information in real time? Believe it or not, you can. Interpreters do it all the time. They listen, understand, memorize, translate and speak – all at the same time. Impressive, right? Conference interpreting is certainly not for the faint-hearted. In fact, research shows that conference interp...

No question about learning and memory enters my inbox more often than than "why aren't these memory techniques taught in schools?" The question reeks of conspiracy. It creates pictures of entire nations hoping to keep their children in ignorance so they will become mindless slaves working for the state. But worse than all of that paranoia … The question is …   Completely Irrelevant! First off, mem...

Did you ever fantasize about dropping out of high school? I sure did. So much so that I wound up taking the leap into the unknown. Stupid as it was, I dropped out and left Canada's free education system without a high school diploma. (Don't get distracted now … … but for the full story, right-click and open a new tab to read  What To Do If You Or Someone You Love Wants To Drop Out Of High School ....

Picture this: You're a bright student well on your way to completing your high school diploma, but also … You're a child of chaos. 

Yes, you love your parents, but … It's been a rocky road. You live an all too interesting life. And most days, school is the last thing on your mind. Plus … when you do go …   
School Is Utterly Boring!   At least, that was almost always the case for me. I mean … ser...

It's annoying when the memory improvement exercises on your smartphone don't help, isn't it? Your smartphone is supposed to be smart  after all. But instead, it's packed full of junk you never use or apps you never get results from. And if you're like most people, you've downloaded a few brain trainers, some of which included memory improvement exercises. Don't worry. I've been there. And the good...