Synopsis
Exploring easy, no-nonsense accelerated learning.
Episodes
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MMem 0488: Memorizing history with mnemonic pegs to represent a category of events
20/01/2016 Duration: 04minGretchen is creating a timeline for world history, and she is trying to create consistent imagery for certain types of events, such as assassinations, invasions, and depositions. Does this have the potential to make mnemonics too complicated? What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by […]
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MMem 0487: Memorize “Disobedience” (aka “James James Morrison Morrison”) by A. A. Milne
19/01/2016 Duration: 07minPatrick asks about memorizing poetry of AA Milne. I present tactics and resources for memorizing Milne’s poem “Disobedience” (“James james Morrison Morrison”). What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by the US Army Band.
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MMem 0486: How to memorize the Soldier’s Creed for the US Army
18/01/2016 Duration: 05minBrandon wants to memorize the Soldier’s Creed for the US Army. In the episode I present a full plan for memorizing the creed, along with sample mnemonics for making the memorization quick and easy. What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by the US Army Band.
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MMem 0485: More on memorizing topics of the Bible
15/01/2016 Duration: 10minEamon asks about memorizing topics of chapters of the Bible. I build on the tactics that I’ve mentioned in previous episodes and describe a method for becoming a “walking reference” of the entire Bible, plus I share resources for implementing this method. What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String […]
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MMem 0484: Should I use the first menmonic that pops into my head?
14/01/2016 Duration: 06minGretchen asks if it’s best to use the first mnemonic idea that pops into your head. I present the benefits and drawbacks of this tactic. What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by the US Army Band.
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MMem 0483: How to memorize the drill sergeant creed for the US Army
13/01/2016 Duration: 04minBrandon wants to memorize the drill sergeant creed for the US Army. In the episode I present a full plan for memorizing the creed, along with sample mnemonics for making the memorization quick and easy. What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by the US Army […]
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MMem 0482: How to answer multiple choice questions when you have a memory palace
12/01/2016 Duration: 03minChris asks what the best approach is to answering multiple-choice questions, especially when your answers are memorized in a memory palace. When you’re taking a test, should you cover the options and retrieve the information before choosing one of the answers? What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, […]
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MMem 0481: Breaking a learning project into small goals
11/01/2016 Duration: 06minCaleb is working on his drawing skills, but he feels frustrated with the speed of his progress. How can he break this project down into manageable goals so that his progress remains tangible and encouraging? What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by the US Army […]
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MMem 0480: Memorize the NCO creed for the army
08/01/2016 Duration: 06minBrandon wants to memorize the NCO creed for the army. In the episode I present a full plan for memorizing the creed, along with sample mnemonics for making the memorization quick and easy. What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by the US Army Band.
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MMem 0479: Memorize Ruth
07/01/2016 Duration: 11minKina wants to memorize the book of Ruth. I present tactics and several mnemonics for memorizing the key verses, and I introduce some online resources that include mnemonics for the entire book. What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by the US Army Band.
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MMem 0478: Adding information to basic facts in a memory palace
06/01/2016 Duration: 04minGretchen is working on a history timeline in a memory palace, and she wants to be able to add details to basic facts. If you have a fact memorized, but you want to be able to add less essential details to that fact, where should you place the extra information? What do you want to […]
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MMem 0477: How to learn Calculus, part 1
05/01/2016 Duration: 06minJohn asks about learning calculus. Although I have never taken any calculus classes myself, I give my best suggestions for starting to learn the subject from an accelerated learning perspective. What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by the US Army Band.
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MMem 0476: Learn the history of South Africa
04/01/2016 Duration: 08minJason asks about memorizing dates and facts from the history of South Africa. I present a general timeline and some sample mnemonics for this project. What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by the US Army Band.
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MMem 0475: How to memorize a period in history using a memory palace
01/01/2016 Duration: 03minGretchen asks about memorizing a period in history, such as the Hundred Years War, rather than a single date. How do you integrate periods like this into a memory palace? What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by the US Army Band.
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MMem 0474: Specific mnemonics for memorizing John
31/12/2015 Duration: 11minKina asks about memorizing the gospel of John. Building off of episodes 206 and 359, I present mnemonics and a full plan for memorizing the entire book. What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by the US Army Band.
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MMem 0473: More about reusing memory palaces
30/12/2015 Duration: 04minBrian asks about reusing memory palaces. I talk about the various types of memory palaces and about the mest ways to reuse memory palaces. What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by the US Army Band.
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MMem 0472: How to practice the most difficult pegs in your number system
29/12/2015 Duration: 05minGretchen is working on her mnemonic number peg system, and she’s having particular difficulty with a specific item. I describe a process for practicing difficult pegs in situations like this. What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by the US Army Band.
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MMem 0471: How to memorize the streets of a city
28/12/2015 Duration: 05minRhett wants to memorize the layout of streets in a city. In the episode, I describe some accelerated learning tactics for memorizing maps and learning street names quickly to create a strong mental map. What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by the US Army Band.
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MMem 0470: Memorize the US Presidents with mnemonics
25/12/2015 Duration: 07minBrian wants to memorize the names of the US presidents using mnemonics. I present a system and sample mnemonics for the project. What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet, 2nd movement, performed by the US Army Band.
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MMem 0469: Learn the Bible in a year
24/12/2015 Duration: 03minFlorian asks about reading and reviewing passages from the Bible throughout a year-long period. I suggest memorizing key verses throughout the year, and I invite the audience to accompany me in a year-long challenge to memorize key verses from the whole Bible. What do you want to learn? Leave your question at http://MasterOfMemory.com/. Music credit: Maurice Ravel’s String […]