The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast

Memory training techniques involve more than just training. The use of mnemonics is an ancient art, craft and science practiced around the world. And it's not new. People have been training their memory for thousands of years. The best part? They've left many wonderful tips we can use to learn, memorize and recall more information in ways that are fast, easy and fun. Whether we're talking about  M...

Looking for ways to learn anything fast and remember it in 2018 (whatever it may be)? You're in the right place. Why? Because 2017 was a landmark year for the Magnetic Memory Method blog and podcast. To sum up the year, I've gathered 18 of the most highly-shared and impactful posts from 2017. Scroll up and click play to hear me sum up the year on the podcast. Then get busy downloading each of thes...

Have you been looking for the perfect learn Japanese app… Or maybe just wondering how to learn Japanese on your own with memory techniques? Are you still at the level where you're searching Google with "learn Japanese alphabet," unaware of its unique character sets? Or how about that wish to know how to speak Japanese fast? Well, in today's guest post and featured podcast guest host, Kevin Richard...

  Would you like free tickets to participate in or watch the upcoming Memory Games in Las Vegas? If so, hit play on this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast. This is a tremendous opportunity for Magnetic Memory Method fans in the Las Vegas area. Of course, even if you're not in the area, you can help spread the word about memory techniques by sharing this page. If you know anyone who wou...

What is Bitcoin and cryptocurrency? And why should memory improvement fans memorize a long list of virtual currencies? To help answer the question, Jonathan Levi joins me on this episode Magnetic Memory Method Podcast. And to help us understand why the topic is so challenging for even the smartest learners, we discuss: * The most important definition of Bitcoin (and probably all new digital curren...

Do you reserve your Saturday afternoons for the brain fitness promised by crossword puzzles? If not, congratulations. That could be a wise decision. But for over 50 million people, crossword puzzles are a part of their daily lives. And they think it's helping them. In fact, there's a pernicious myth out there. One that is generally assumed by far too many people who hope, wish and pray that doing...

Do you pop vitamins for memory improvement? For many people around the world, dumping hundreds, if not thousands of dollars per year on the hope that pills in a pretty package will lead to a boost in memory is a common habit. Sadly, many seniors believe that it is essential to take nutritional supplements to combat against age related memory loss, brain fog, everyday forgetfulness or to deter the...

Are you sick of taking language learning courses and falling flat on your face? Let's face it: Language learning is a multi-million dollar industry, ranging from online video courses to books to slips of paper you can flip in your hands. And not all of them are designed to help you succeed. In fact, there's a delicate balance between general language learning skills and the tangible results you ge...

There are three causes of forgetting that memory science strangely never mentions. Oh sure, the scientists talk about short term memory and long term memory. Retrieval failure and ineffective coding. Motivated forgetting and memory loss due to brain trauma, not unlike the kind we learned about in this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast (and how to bounce back from it): All important stu...

Human anatomy isn't exactly linear, is it? I mean, we love using the term "from head to toe," but… When it comes to everything that happens between these two parts… There aren't a whole lot of straight lines. That's why we need a dedicated Memory Palace strategy when it comes to memorizing human anatomy. And even if the human body is ultimately a whole unit, it is built from multiple systems. That...

Nothing is more valuable than the benefit of hindsight from someone with experience, especially if you want to become a mnemonics dictionary. I know because I've been there. I used to struggle. Big time. But then something changed. And these days, many people marvel at how rapidly I toss out powerful mnemonic examples on demand. The truth: I trained myself to do it. And I've trained thousands of o...

It happens. We all have verbal diarrhea from time to time. Sometimes we say something we think is funny. Other times we're just being rude. Heck, sometimes we don't even know why we get the feeling we've said something wrong or offensive. For whatever reason, often within seconds… Ours words suddenly rub us the wrong way. Worse: The bad feeling that won't go away starts to itch… It may even burn ,...

Hate flying? I sure do, but with a solid walking meditation, all aspects of the flights I take go much smoother. Same thing with going to the dentist or making your way to the surgical table. Having a go-to walking meditation method takes the edge off. Oh, and walking meditation helps create everyday stability too. And since most of us walk at least a little every day, why not use that time to exp...

Even if astrology is complete nonsense, it's a neat memory exercise to know the Zodiac inside and out. Plus, committing the star signs to memory lays the groundwork for memorizing the months of the year in any language – fast! The memory skills needed to memorize Zodiac and horoscope info all begin with accepting one fundamental truth: If you can imagine something, you can remember it.   The Unden...

Would you like to eliminate the 'busy-work' from your language learning activities? You know the ones I mean: Scouring the Internet for vocabulary and phrases – the kind that will actually move you towards meaningful fluency… Hunting for images to open up the visual centers of your brain and memory… Driving yourself mad looking for audio clips that match the words and phrases you want to link toge...

Don't you hate it when people spew nonsense about YOUR attention span? I sure do. Especially when it comes to games of comparison that don't hold water. Like the terrible story people keep repeating about your attention span being shorter than that of a goldfish.   Oh, Is It Now… Really?   Who on earth comes up with these ideas? Certainly not people with short attention spans. In fact, it must hav...

Don't you hate that feeling of linguistic deskilling? You know the kind I mean… The feeling that you're losing command over your language. It could be a language you've learned… Or even your mother tongue that starts to slip. I've experienced both kinds of linguistic deskilling. In fact, when I listen to the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast episodes during the Berlin years vs. those recorded in Bris...

Let's face it. Everyone has fantasized about having a memory implant. You know the kind: A small, unobtrusive thing, patched directly into your brain … … capable of letting you learn and remember at miraculous speeds. Heck, maybe this neural implant or brain prosthesis (whatever you want to call it), doesn't even need to break the skin. It may even be possible that your memory could be manipulated...

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...