The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast

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...

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...