Photographic memory techniques, sometime confused with eidetic memory, are usually connected with a scam. Photographic memory is always scammy because …
Photographic Memory Does Not Exist!
Not only that, but it's really not even something any sane person wants.
Think about it:
Why, unless you're a painter, would you want to memorize every single detail of, say, a room or landscape? Even then, most serious artists would still want to make a quick study sketch, if not take a legitimate photograph.
Thus, in most cases, the ability to clearly memorize only what you need always serve you much better than cramming it all in. That's why spending some time clarifying exactly what you want to memorize is so important.
For example, a lot of people ask me about memorizing an entire book, specifically textbooks. But I caution against spending time on this. So much so that I created an entire podcast episode about how to memorize a textbook the right way.
In reality, you need only memorize the most critical pieces of information needed. The fear so many people have that makes them wish they had a photographic memory is this:
They Don't Know What Information Will Be CriticalThere's a few solutions to this problem (also covered in the textbook memory training I linked for you).
But the biggest step of all is this:
Give up the phony notion photographic memory techniques exist.
Even better, get my free memory improvement course and Memory Palace kit:
After registering for this memory training material, understand this:
Your Memory Can Be Better Than Photographic. It Can Be Magnetic.
The first thing to do once you've learned how to create a Memory Palace, is develop a memory ritual.
I recommend using the P.E.A.C.H. Memory Palace Principle as a guide:
Next, when you want to remember all the most important information in a book, examine your textbook as a physical object.
Ask simple questions that prime your mind and memory for paying attention to the book at a higher level:
Going through this exercise will alert your mind for knowledge in many ways while giving you a sense of what might be important in the book.
Exactly When And Why To Skip Parts Of A Book
Next, read the introduction and conclusion. Although a teacher or professor might never refer to these parts, they will tell you a great deal about what information is important. They'll also place the subject in context and give you more clues about other books in the field you should read.
You can also simply book an appointment with your teacher or professor and ask them what information you need to focus on.
Your teachers may have already made this clear, but that doesn't mean you can't glean more clues by speaking in person. You'll also stand out more as an individual to them, which is usually a good thing. Of course, a good teacher won't show you
Published on 10 years, 11 months ago
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