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Good article. I've been studying Dominic O'Brien's techniques for a while now, he's the world memory champ - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominic_O%27Brien http
by sayemm 16y ago
Good article. I've been studying Dominic O'Brien's techniques for a while now, he's the world memory champ - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominic_O%27Brien http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominic_O%27Brien
It takes some time to get the system down, but it's really handy for memorizing numbers, a pack of cards, or any other structured information. Basically, I've got a journey with 52 stages memorized along with a person and an associated action for each two-digit number from 00 to 99. When I was practicing regularly before I was able to memorize a pack of cards in 3 minutes. It may seem weird practicing this, but it turns out to be a pretty good gauge of your concentration and mental focus, just like how being able to run a few miles is a good measure of your physical fitness.
Highly recommend Joshua Foer's book, "Moonwalking with Einstein", to learn more.
- arkitaip 16y agoIs there a book that you could recommend on O'Brien's techniques?
- sayemm 16y ago"How to Develop a Perfect Memory"
- georgieporgie 16y agoI've been listening to his Quantum Memory Power audiobook. It covers a huge range of memory techniques: memory palaces/journey method, mnemonics, visualization of numbers, etc. Some of his pop-culture references are a bit dated, but otherwise I find it to be a great system. http://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Memory-Power-Improve-Champion/dp/0743528662/ http://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Memory-Power-Improve-Champion/...
- sayemm 16y agoFunny you mention that, I listened to those audio CDs as well! I think that and "How to Develop a Perfect Memory" are the best resources on him, he's the man.