The Magnetic Memory Method Podcast

Wouldn't it be awesome if you could look at a piece of music once, instantly memorize the notes and then immediately start drilling it into muscle memory? The time you'd save using music mnemonics would be immense, and you'd experience much more pleasure learning music as a result. Here's the thing:   You Can Memorize Music!   But there's a catch. What I'm about to share is largely untested. I've...

You're probably sick to death with the adult coloring books craze, right? I was too. Until I realized one thing. Adult Coloring Books Are A Great Way To Practice Memory Improvement!   But before we get into the magic of that … There are a few huge problems people who use the Magnetic Memory Method and other mnemonics face. 1. Not enough time. 2. Not enough creativity. 3. Not enough relaxation. Let...

Be honest about your experience with mnemonics. You've read a book or two, maybe even taken a video course. And yet …   You're Still Scrambling To Recall Information!   If that sounds like you, then here's the sad truth: 

You're suffering from "memory improvement randomness." That's what happens when people read a book on mnemonics, take a stab at the techniques and then … give up … only to pick...

You've thought about getting fluent in at least one other language, right? In fact, you've already imagined yourself speaking fluently with native speakers. You even feel a wave of pride wash over you. And you want to feel that wave of pride wash over you. But you can't travel at the moment and the idea of commuting to a class and sitting with strangers horrifies you. The good news is that you kno...

Before you dump another moment of your life into searching for brain games that improve your memory, please realize one thing:   Your Brain Exercises Need To Be About Something …   Here's the deal: A lot of memory games and other brain-enhancing apps try to help improve your memory by giving you abstract or arbitrary memory tasks. For example, you might be asked to remember the locations of a dete...

Zoning out sucks, doesn't it? You're sitting there, wishing you can concentrate, wishing you knew how to improve focus … and yet … your mind is just dancing all over the darn place. Well, if you want to know how to improve focus and concentration so you can finally get those important things in your life done, these ultra-fast  tips from Joanna Jast will give you exactly what you need to succeed....

Tired Of Struggling To Learn Memory Techniques For Language Learning On Your Own? Sometimes all it takes is a powwow with a good friend. I know, I know … Your friends think you're weird when you talk about your favorite Memory Palace and the crazy images that you use to memorize information like German phrases  or other parts of language learning . That's why I was so excited when John McPhedran a...

How I Memorized German Phrases  Every Day For A Year Guest post by Richard Gilzean Note: What follows is a deconstruction of the steps I took (and continue to take) to improve my German. But rest assured, these same steps will work for memorizing phrases in any language. Sound good? Regardless of whether you've been learning a second or third language for a while, or just starting out, this approa...

Wish you could remember names? I know I've often wished that memorizing names was easier (it is). After all … Forgetting names sucks, especially at events where you're meeting important new contacts. Business cards are fine and dandy, but you want to be looking that new person in the eyes and connecting, not constantly peeking at the sweaty lump of cardboard stuck to your palm. Instead, you want t...

Do you hate that slump you get after flying? How about that dumpy feeling that comes when winter takes hold? Not the greatest of friends, is it? But just stop and ask yourself … What If Suffering Like This Could Be Reduced Or Eliminated? In my brief experience with an amazing new invention, I believe that it can. It's called Human Charger and this is my story using it. As a Canadian currently livi...

You know all about the dangers of smoking, right? Bronchitis, emphysema, vascular disease … Heck, the Demon Nicotine has even been linked to cancer. But did you know that smoking also poses risks to your intelligence and memory? Some experts disagree, but common sense in combination with evidence tells us that …   Smoking Murders Your Memory!   Never fear. If this post doesn't spook smokers out of...

Remember when you were in middle school? How boring it was? Wouldn't it have been great if you had not only the ability to make it the most exciting time of your life, but also memorize everything you learned?   Here's The VERY Good News About Helping Middle School Students Remember More   Even if it's too late for you, it doesn't have to be for your kids or any young person for whom you buy books...

You've read about browser control software, right? You know. The kind that blocks ads or logs you out after you've procrastinated too long. All fine and dandy, but not the solution. Here are some low-tech things to try instead:   Get The Important Stuff Done Before You Switch The DumbPhone On   "Yeah right," I hear you say. "My computer IS the important stuff!" Really? What about learning a langua...

Did you know that your ability to be a moral person directly connects to the quality of your memory? At least, that's according to Albertus Magnus and I think he's right. Why? A few reasons. First off, forgetfulness is an unnecessary evil. Let it run your life and you're automatically living on the Dark Side. Second, you learn, memorize and recall less than you're capable of. That's not only an ac...

You probably think you can get all the memory training you need from books, right? Maybe. Ben Pridmore certainly did (reportedly just one) and worked miracles at the World Memory Championships. But Those Kind Of Results Don't Happen To Everyone   The truth is that most of us (including me) need more than one memory training resource. In fact, as I mentioned in The Story Of How To Learn And Memoriz...

It's no secret that students want to succeed. They really do. Even a former dropout like myself dreamed of getting all A's during all those years goofing off took precedent over serious study. I just didn't have the guidance and strategies talented young people need to get the most out of their education. So pay attention, because whether you're in high school, college, university or taking traini...

Have you ever gone through a phase that forced you into starting over from scratch? Don't worry. It happens to everyone. Luckily, we can learn from those who have gone before us. In this guest post from Jeffrey Pickett , you'll learn how to minimize the suffering that comes from rebooting your life and how to get back on your feet in the best possible manner.   Three Reasons Why Starting Over Is S...

Alex Stone Shows You How Magic And Memory Can Heighten Your Sense Of Reality   Go on, admit it. The idea of being a magician has haunted you since childhood. Who hasn't at some point wished they could perform miracles and win the admiration of the masses? The truth is, anyone can, but not everyone has the time, energy or discipline. But the good news is that in Fooling Houdini , magician and outst...

You've dreamed about it for years. Opening your mouth and fluently speaking a foreign language. You know just how deeply that ability would fill the wide open gap in your soul. You may not be fully aware of why your monolingualism hurts so bad, but in this post you'll discover 15 reasons to find out what you're missing. Let's explore each of these and see how each can inspire you to get started le...

You want your children to remember what they learn, right? You've probably even hoped that they'd learn enough to succeed in life. Maybe even change the world. It's a great aspiration. And an important one. And yet …   Here's Why So Few Children Fail To Make A Mark As Grownups   Memory. Think about it. Every test your child will ever take relies on memory. And every gatekeeper your child will ever...

Could This Man Be The GODFATHER Of Memory Techniques Of The 20th & 21st Century?  (Seriously. The dude has memory courses on vinyl.) Although memory training has been around for millennia, it has seen a huge resurgence in modern times. There are now countless books and materials about memory improvement, not to mention video courses, audio programs and, yes, resources like the Magnetic Memory Meth...

There's No Way Of Learning Chinese With A Messy Mind! Or … Is there? Actually, yes. There is. No matter how manic, no matter how depressed , no matter how much I've got on my plate, ALMOST every day, I fit language learning into my schedule. One of my best tricks is this: Win The Morning, Win The Day     Do you reach for your cell phone first thing? And are you making the mistake of using it as an...

Can This Incredible Memory Champion Teach You How To Memorize 52 Playing Cards In 17 Seconds, Ace Med School And  Get The Upper Hand On Learning A Language?    Have you ever wondered how the world's top performers manage to pull off their tremendous feats? I'll bet you have. I'll bet you've even felt jealous, and all the more so when it comes to memory champions. But as Alex Mullen reveals in this...

Amazing Language Learner Olly Richards Pulls Back The Curtain On Exactly How He Learned 8 Languages In Record Time – With More Than A Full-Time Job Crowding His To Do List … Tune In To Learn How You Can Do It Too!   In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, Olly makes a second appearance on the show to follow up on the episode called Olly Richards Talks About Language Tech And Real Co...

It's a curious thing that human beings, and most other animal species, are driven to regular periods of inactivity and unconsciousness. What could be less evolutionarily beneficial than a stretch of eight hours during which you can't hunt, defend yourself, or reproduce? Not to mention working on your memory improvement. All jokes aside, the fact that we are driven to sleep is an indication that sl...