Wouldn’t it be great if you could instantly access perfect calm? Or even better, live in such a deep state of relaxation that you don’t need some special strategy to deal with anxiety? That’s what 3x USA Memory Champion John Graham learned to do. And it turns out that the core techniques are easy to practice. In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, John shares his experiences with shocking levels of anxiety and how he learned to remove the underlying causes. From there, things have just been getting better and better. All thanks to the stress-busting tips you’re about to discove ..read more

So, you want to know how to prepare for a debate. Good. You’ve got a shot at winning. All without screaming and ruining your reputation like so many debaters do without realizing it. Rest assured, anyone worth debating probably already knows how to debate well. So the sooner you start mastering this form of presentation, the better you’ll do when it’s your turn to enter the arena. It’s also good to be prepared to avoid unnecessary debates as well. And in some cases, win them in advance, cancelling them out. For example, I was once challenged to a debate about free will. I took the position tha ..read more

Many people who want to master multiple topics wonder about the exact polymath personality traits they’ll need to nurture. I went through the hard work of figuring this out myself, especially while completing my PhD at York University in Toronto. During those years, I studied a variety of polymaths to “reverse engineer” how exactly they developed so many skills without simply winding up with dust in their hands due to splitting their focus. My research took me into many areas, ranging from self-improvement topics to philosophy and the role of friendship. Luckily, it didn’t take me long to disc ..read more

A lot of people throw around the term lifelong learning. But what does it really mean? And how can you adopt its principles to benefit your life in every respect? I’m talking about more than just being smarter. I’m talking about using lifelong learning to build the health of your body and brain. Adopting study skills that build your wealth. Developing know-how that helps you solve problems fast and stop many problems from arising in the first place. Ready to discover the benefits of lifelong learning and multiple examples from real lifelong learners you’ve probably never considered before? Let ..read more

If you want to stop losing things, you’re probably tired of the standard advice.  Sure, tips like getting more organized, reducing clutter and always placing things in a designated spot make sense. But everyday life does not make sense. Sometimes we put things down and can’t remember where we put them. That’s just the way it goes. So when it comes to handling this problem in a mature manner, what really works?  Well, if you’re sick of constantly losing things, you’re in luck. On this page, we’ll go through some proven memory techniques you can use. They’ll help you remember where you ..read more

Anyone can learn how to be a Renaissance Man. No matter your gender, so long as you’re old enough to read and have the discipline to learn, becoming skilled and knowledge in multiple fields is more than doable. That’s because information has never been easier to acquire. The tenacity it takes to be an excellent critical thinker, multi-linguist and philosopher familiar with a wide range of ideas remains just as difficult, however. In fact, it’s probably harder than ever before given all of the distractions in our time. That’s why I think you’re going to love this list of easy-to-follow strategi ..read more

I didn’t learn the most productive study habits overnight. But I learned just how terribly ineffective cramming can be when I failed an exam during my undergrad. I swore I would never never fail like that again and committed myself to mastering the skills involved in studying like a pro. Sure, I normally practiced good study habits. But I made it my mission to discover and use the best study habits possible. After earning my BA, two MAs and a PhD, I have built one of the biggest memory improvement websites online. In order to provide the best possible information week after week, I still need ..read more

Ben Cardall’s demonstrations of what Sherlock Holmes would do under real world conditions are legendary. So too is his book on the key observation and memory techniques you need to pull it all off. It’s called The Monographs. To celebrate the upcoming new version of this essential text on deduction, Ben joins me for an expansive conversation. We cover his practice with the Memory Palace technique, critical thinking and other topics. Then we focus on the most important topic of all: weighing the value of data and deciding what’s worth committing to memory. Beyond that, we even get into the knot ..read more

Giordano Bruno wrote many books about memory techniques. The mnemonic strategies they contain are really good. But many are notoriously difficult to read. For one thing, Bruno rarely just gets down to teaching the techniques. They’re often mixed in with all kinds of elaborate astronomy and philosophy. Was there any method to this madness? Or was he just a hack? You’re about to discover the answer to these questions on this page. And the truth about Giordano Bruno’s approach to using memory techniques for learning will surprise you. Ready? Let’s dive in! Who Was Giordano Bruno? The biography of ..read more

I’ve been memorizing Sanskrit phrases since 2017 as part of my research into enlightenment. During this time, I’ve memorized several long form mantras totalling nearly 2000 words. On this page, I will share some of my favorite phrases and Sanskrit words that I have found especially useful for use in meditation. They also help with developing mindfulness and critical thinking. In other words, our goal is to go far beyond hello in Sanskrit. One way to say that is नमस्ते (namaste), by the way. It’s not really, “hello,” however. Directly translated, namaste means something more akin to “honor” or ..read more