
Quantum Memory Power
by Dominic O'Brien · first published 2003
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I've been listening to his Quantum Memory Power audiobook. It covers a huge range of memory techniques: memory palaces/journey method, mnemonics, visualization of numbers, etc. Some of his pop-culture references are a bit dated, but otherwise I…
on “Learn to remember everything: The memory palace technique” ↗I really like Quantum Memory Power by Dominic O'Brien: http://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Memory-Power-Improve-Champion/... I listened to it while working out over the course of several weeks and, despite not putting much effort into it, was…
on “How to Train Your Brain to Remember Everything” ↗For memory techniques, including memory palaces, I can recommend "Quantum Memory Power" by Dominic O'Brien. He was (is?) a world champion at memorization, and does pretty well at presenting in his audio book. Some of it feels a bit out of date (e.g. popular names he uses to help with…
on “Remembering, as an Extreme Sport” ↗Find a way to get some confidence. Learn something new. I'm reading / listening to "Quantum memory power" by Dominic O'Brien right now. There are some fun tricks in there that make memorizing things trivial. He points out this builds confidence, though I just think it's fun. After that... Take it day…
on “Ask HN: How do I stop comparing myself to others?” ↗I listened to the audiobook version of Dominic O'Brien's Quantum Memory Power years ago. He explains this system, along with several others, like memory palaces. The mnemonics he uses for numbering are: 1: candle, 2: swan, 3: handcuffs, 4: sailboat, 5: curtain hook, 6: elephant’s…
on “A secret to never forgetting numbers” ↗