Publisher's Synopsis
Recall more, ace tests, be more productive, and remember every little detail - with techniques from scientists and memory champions.
You brain doesn't want you to remember everything - it's more work! Overcome your brain's instincts with advanced memory tactics to kick your memory into shape and become smarter, faster, and better.
Never forget anything - from grocery lists to interview answers.
Improve Your Memory is a no-nonsense guide that breaks down human memory down from a biological, psychological, and practical standpoint. You won't just learn advanced memory strategies, you'll learn why they work and why you forget.
However, this book's goal is singular: to improve memory performance no matter the context, so it is full of actionable tactic after tactic after tactic to make "I forgot" a phrase that you have forgotten.
Cure forgetful & absent-minded mistakes - without endless rehearsal.
Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling author. He has worked with dozens of individuals to unlock their potential and path towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience.
Discover how photographic memory really works.
-How, why, and the speed at which we forget information.
-How your body's state impacts your memory's capabilities.
-The infamous Memory Palace technique used by memory champions worldwide.
-Curious phenomena of the memory, such as amnesia, and what it means for you.
Turn your mind into a focused steel trap and do away with reminder post-its.
-How mnemonics are much more than acronyms.
-The Von Restorff and Zeigarnik Effects and how they impact memory.
-The science of spaced repetition.
-Why your brain prefers visual imagery over anything else.
Memory is the key to learning, improvement, focus, and performance.
How will your life benefit from a stronger memory without having to rehearse and recite for hours a day? You'll learn better. You'll create new habits quicker and understand concepts more easily. Your job or academic performance will improve, and so will your social life. You'll be able to tell stories new and old easily and never run out of things to say.
The annoying feeling of imminent recall will be a thing of the past. Your life will become less stressful and more relaxed because you'll be confident everything is taken care of and accounted for.
