I could have done without the bulk of the final disk which comprised mostly of tests for the material previously presented. The complete beginner may get more out of these exercises however.
While O'Brien doesn't completely draw out his entire system, to many this may be a strong benefit as it forces individuals to create their own system within his framework. This is bound to help many to create stronger personalized links between their numbers and their images. The drawback the beginner may find for this is that they may find themselves ever tinkering with their own customized system, or even more likely rebuilding things from scratch when they discover the list of online resources from others that rely on people having a more standardized system.
O'Brien also provides more emphasis on creativity and visualization than some books, which will be very beneficial to many beginners. Overall, while I'd generally recommend this to the average mnemonist, I'd recommend they approach it after having delved in a bit and learned the major system from somewhere else. Mar 15, Andrea James rated it really liked it Shelves: personal-development. Living with a partner who is in the Guinness Book of Records for memory makes my goldfish memory seem even shorter than it already is so I decided to do something about it.
I have memories of having a terrific memory as a child but I really let it slip over the years and now barely remember what I read last week. Case in point, I even forgot to title of this book when trying to tell my partner that I was listening to a memory book.
Yes, I almost drowned in the depths of that irony. This audiobook Living with a partner who is in the Guinness Book of Records for memory makes my goldfish memory seem even shorter than it already is so I decided to do something about it. This audiobook basically has a few techniques that do work and then is applied to various situations so you get to practice along to them. As opposed to lots of different techniques. I given the book four stars on the basis that the techniques work though I can see how some people would find the repetition a little tedious.
The examples and references in the book are "hilariously" old, songs from the s, body builders like Charles Atlas, American football player William Perry both of whom I struggled to picture clearly when Dominic mentioned them and so on.
It will probably help to have a updated version of this book. View 2 comments. Apr 09, Roland rated it it was amazing. A fantastic memory set. O'Brien's pretty damn charming and the tips are incredible.
As with any memory system, it only works if you practice. A great system. Feb 11, Nathan Moore rated it liked it Shelves: personal-development.
Mnemonics are real. Like most people, I tinkered with them in school but I certainly never studied the skill of using mnemonics.
Most of the methods are simple to describe but difficult to apply. In a field where there is a lot of peddling, O'Brien, a memory champion, does a good job of introducing readers to a wide range of basic mnemonic skills. This audiobook is more like a workshop with activities. The author was engaging and pleasant. My major complaint is the same for most material in this Mnemonics are real.
My major complaint is the same for most material in this genre. We need more varied, real life examples. I don't care about memorizing shopping lists, or 5, digits, or all the disney songs.
I want to memorize complex and abstract ideas. O'Brien, like most mnemonists gives these applications a nod and then teaches you how to memorize easy concrete things. Nonetheless, I'm willing to wade through a bunch of fluff for the gold. May 26, Lisa Tollefson rated it it was amazing Shelves: This is a practical course in memory techniques. O'Brian was, at the time of writing, World Memory Champion, and had been for many years.
He shares his techniques for great memory and runs you through several practical exercises. He talks about how he developed his own memory, little tricks for the things that always give you trouble, like the spelling of certain words, and the cool thing is that he techniques really work.
I listened to this on my morning commute, so once we hit the more advanced This is a practical course in memory techniques. I listened to this on my morning commute, so once we hit the more advanced exercises, I was a bit lost had to keep safe in trafic, after all , but even the early exercises I was able to do helped significantly.
The book is well written, and he's an excellent reader - always iffy when the auhor reads. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in improving their memory. Mar 29, Ahmad Alsagir added it. This audio-program is one of the best in its field of memory training for its comprehensiveness, simplicity, progression and professionalism.
I benefited greatly from it and I highly recommend anyone seeking to learn and adopt memory enhancement to read it listen to it and apply its methods carefully to get the best results. May 29, Qasim Zafar rated it it was amazing. There are a lot of actual skill builders which one can use for recall or to build your own mind castle of information. The author has done a great job in systemically laying out the information to make it understandable and accessible to readers.
May 31, Ahmed rated it liked it. Jan 23, Mitesh Patel rated it really liked it. Stunning book. Exceptional and yet practical strategies. Must read and re-read and implement. Sep 14, Elisabeth rated it it was amazing Shelves: study-skills , This is really a set of cd's. This helps me to help my kids in their studies at school. Jan 11, Mark Manderson rated it it was amazing. The best course I've ever taken. Incredibly practical for work and social life. Gives tools on how to use Loci to remember names, numbers, and important info.
Feb 18, Writers Block rated it really liked it. Did the audiobook first, and have been making mental journeys ever since! If you travel a lot his method of memorizing can be beneficial, both for creating journeys and for adding meaning to your vacation.
How the heck can you differentiate them and keep them straight!? You may have heard of autistic persons being able to memorize and rattle off long strings of digits. There is one autistic man for whom a large amount of research is going into how his mind works but he says that he sees numbers differently.
He simply reviews the walk he had. This is the basic principle behind the journey method. Dominic makes you realize how much you can do with your memory. It would be nice to easily know your credit card number or bank account number with routing number off the top of your head without having to look it up. The techniques I used make the information so clear and accessible.
And it will stay with you. Create a mental fact-file , become a walking calendar, remember everyone you meet, mind mapping, techniques for getting through a job interview, speeches, learn languages easier, etc. These are valuable tools for both your personal and professional life. Incorporating these tools into your life will undoubtedly make it easier. You can pick and choose what you want to use this information for but you should at least give yourself the opportunity to become familiar with and have these tools at your disposal.
You never know when they may come in handy. Click on the icon that looks like this one to access them. Home Library Title Details. This title will be released on your 1st month Quantum Memory Power. Chapter 2: The Journey Method - 32 minutes. Chapter 4: The Wonderful World of Mnemonics - 22 minutes. Chapter 8: Learning How to Learn - 23 minutes. Chapter How to Become a Walking Calendar - 23 minutes.
Chapter Training with the World Memory Champion - 22 minutes. Quantum Memory Power Workbook. Related Titles Unlocks on Month 2.
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