The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast

Annoying, isn't it? You're an attentive person and you care about people. But no matter what, the names you encounter completely slip your mind. And it happens in a flash. In one ear and out the other. Zap! It's not just the names of people either. We're talking about the names of: Pets People Places Months Days Holidays Historical periods Wars Books Vehicles Events Institutions … and even adjecti...

Annoying, isn't it? You say to yourself, "I'll just Google it." Then you do. Get the goods. Move on. Only problem is … Next time you need the info … Thanks to Digital Amnesia …   It's Gone!   Honestly, this condition called "Digital Amnesia" or "Google Amnesia"  … stinks. Not only do you have a fine brain humming along in your skull … There are also a gazillion good reasons why you should be using...

Entrepreneurs need a ton of skills to achieve their goals. And let's face it: The amount of material entrepreneurs need to learn can be downright discouraging. Just to stand a chance of "making it" requires so much know-how that a lot of people give up. Here's the good news: You don't have to give up on your entrepreneurial dreams. You can learn and remember everything you need to know. And you ca...

Was 2016 as  amazing  for you as it was for me? If you did anything to experience memory improvement, I'll bet it was great. Maybe even … Magnetic. My top highlight? Getting interviewed on my own show by none other than SuperLearner Jonathan Levi. So even there though's a lot of groovy things to read on this page and year end links to explore … Scroll up and hit that play button. Jonathan helps me...

Except for the threats, the sirens and the guys with guns … last night was amazing for my memory. First, April got invited to make dumplings to celebrate the last day of Autumn and the first day of Winter on the Chinese calendar. I love the Magnetic Memory Method because I was able to remember those words in Chinese … 秋天 qiūtiān (Autumn) 冬天 dōngtiān (Winter) Crazy thing is … I'd only heard the...

In the modern world of omnipresent information access, memorization is almost a thing of the past. And this shift has occurred very quickly. Little more than a decade ago, it wasn't uncommon that a person had to memorize a sizable list of phone numbers belonging to partners, siblings, parents and close friends. Now Many Of Us Forget Our Own Cell Phone Numbers!   Despite this, there are situations...

You've heard about Mind Mapping and Memory Palaces, right? Well, if you're anything like the hundreds of people who have emailed me about it, you've probably wondered … "Can I bring Mind Mapping and the Memory Palace together?" To help me answer the question, I asked the reigning World Mind Mapping champion Phil Chambers to talk about Mind Mapping and how to bring this creativity, memory and learn...

Remember Joanna Jast and all those tips she gave you on how to improve focus and concentration while you work on memory improvement? Good news. Joanna's back with a new book called Hack Your Habits and in this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, we've got her here to talk about it. As always, I've got the interview transcript for you below and would love to hear your comments and questi...

Chinese poems thrill poetry fans around the world. They've been translated into umpteen languages and create wonderful images in the mind. Here's something even cooler: As a student of the Magnetic Memory Method, it's easy to encounter a new Chinese poem just once and memorize it with a high level of recall. We're talking 92-95% accuracy after 24 hours, with 98-100% accuracy thereafter using MMM R...

Life is good, isn't it? You bet it is. But for some reason, when times get tough, without knowing a thing about the Prime Ministers of Canada, people around the world throw up their hands and say, "It's time to head to the Great White North." Here's the thing: You'll find some beautiful terrain and plenty of peace-loving citizens. But as a nation, we do not lack our own host of colorful characters...

Studying about boring topics you don't give a hoot about sucks, right? Especially when you're in a rush. Especially when all you want is the grade, the certification, the knowledge. Well, I can't make any promises, but there might be a way to help make any topic much more interesting to you. At the very least, we can remove the sting of boredom. At best, we can make any topic we want 100% Magnetic...

Want to improve your ability to use memory techniques almost overnight? I promise it's super-easy. All you need is the willingness to support your nearest art gallery and your awareness of the following 17 reasons going to an art gallery is good for your memory.   1. Art Inspires Your Visual Imagination   When you're using memory techniques, you draw upon visual imagination. Even if you're only us...

Memory techniques work by dressing up information in costumes. Sound weird or confusing? No worries: One of the best ways to understand this concept is by having a system for remembering cards.   Consider the following when it comes to using memory techniques in your quest for total memory improvement: Dressing information in costumes is at least 90% of what's going on when you develop a system fo...

Travel is awesome, right? You bet it is. The only problem is that most people don't maximize the value of their vacations. Instead of going in prepared to remember as much as humanly possible, they accept what they can get from the default settings of the muscle sitting between their ears. Well, it doesn't have to be that way for you. Here's how to travel differently so that you remember more, enj...

Wouldn't it be awesome if you could create an impromptu Memory Palace on the go? I'm talking about a responsive memory tool that would let you hear a word or phrase and instantly learn, remember and then recall it forever just by thinking of that place. Here's the good news: Creating an impromptu Memory Palace is fun and easy to do. You just need to know the principles of the Magnetic Memory Metho...

Are you interested in learning how to learn at a higher level? I'm talking about mastering math, sailing through high-pressure exams and making the most of your study time. Every time you sit down to learn. If knowing how to do that sparks your interest, in this special interview, bestselling author and world famous video professor Barbara Oakley shares her best study and memory tips. Plus, as the...

It sucks to think about death, doesn't it? You're busy enjoying life, after all. Or are you? Admit it. It's not always fun and games. Sometimes life really gets you down. That's where thinking about death can be strangely uplifting. In fact, there are powerfully positive and empowering things that can happen when you put time into the notion that one day, you're not going to be here anymore. For e...

Lots of people do brain exercises, often in the form of brain games . You've probably even tried a few, right? That's all fine and dandy, but there's a catch: Playing brain exercise games on your "smart phone" is not necessarily brain exercise. Not by a long shot.   Brain Exercises Or Brain Thinners?   In fact, some of those brain games don't exercise your brain at all. You don't have to take my w...

A lack of memory training plagues every nation. It's true. And as far as I know, no country on the planet includes dedicated memory training in its educational programming. The result? We have all experienced unnecessary pain and frustration thanks to forgetting precious information.   But That's Not The Biggest Problem!   The biggest problem is that we don't always know the signs related to our m...

Would you like to be able to give a speech directly from memory? It's an amazing skill, after all, and something many people in business need to be able to do in more than one language. Since ancient times people have been using Memory Palaces to give their speeches. In fact, as Jim Samuels has talked about, we get the convention of saying "in the first place" in a speech from the Roman orators wh...

Can You Improve Your Memory At Any Age?   The answer is a resounding "Yes!" and Brad Zupp's story proves it! In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, Brad Zupp joins us to talk about everything from language learning and memory techniques to the philosophy of education. Brad Zupp is a wealth of information about memory, so after downloading the MP3 and reading or downloading the tran...

If You Don't Know Tony Buzan And His Mind Map Technique, Here's How To Learn Faster and Remember Everything! Actually, it's unlikely that you haven't heard of Tony Buzan before. But even if you've never heard of Tony Buzan, this is almost certainly true: Your life has been touched by someone whose creativity and intelligence was revived by the ideas, processes and incredible inspiration found only...

Do you struggle with concentration and memory? Maybe even because you've been labeled with manic depression  or A.D.D. ? I hope you don't have those conditions, but either way, there's hope for clearing up any and all brain fog from messing up your memory. And it's great honor that Rob Lawrence, host of Inspirational Creatives Podcast  has allowed me to share his interview with me. In it, we talk...

You've heard people throw the word serotonin around, right? But do you know what serotonin is and how it connects with the quality of your memory? Well, if you want to experience a better life, it's time to pay attention . Serotonin is not only essential to having healthy memory abilities. It also helps you feel good, sleep better and works magic on your mood when you're feeling down. In fact, as...

  Do You Know Your Learning Duties And Obligations?   Put some thought into that question. It could well change our entire life. Because, yes. YOU are obliged to learn. And even though learning takes time, energy and can even cost a bundle of bones you'll never see again …   You Cannot Lose When You Learn The Right Ways Download the MP3 of this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast and hav...