Memory palaces can be constructed using familiar places for effective memorization in a specific sequence.
The memory sports community in France is growing, with increased participation from young people and women.
Consistency, specific training goals, and enjoyment are key to improving memory skills in competitions.
Deep dives
Memory competitions and training
Guillaume Petijon discusses his journey into memory competitions and the importance of training. He shares that he discovered memory techniques in Japan and trained for several months before participating in his first competition. Guillaume is currently a cognitive performance coach and trains for around 20-30 minutes a day. He emphasizes the value of consistency and setting specific training goals for different events.
Memory sports community in France
Guillaume talks about the growth of the memory sports community in France. He mentions that the French memory championships has seen an increase in participants, including many young people and women. He highlights the initiatives taken to grow the community, such as creating an association and organizing events. Guillaume is optimistic about the future and aims to host the biggest European championship in France.
Memory palaces and their importance
Guillaume explains the concept of memory palaces and their usefulness for memorizing information in a specific sequence. He discusses the benefits of using familiar places in memory palace creation, such as homes or video game maps. He also shares tips for constructing effective memory palaces, including the importance of interaction and avoiding overcrowding the locations.
Training strategies and quality training
Guillaume discusses his training strategies and the importance of quality training. He recommends setting specific goals and focusing on the events that excite you the most. He mentions that training for 20-30 minutes a day can still lead to improvement, but acknowledges that longer training sessions can yield faster progress. He also emphasizes the value of rotating between different memory palaces and focusing on speed and accuracy in training.
Advice for aspiring memory athletes
Guillaume's advice for aspiring memory athletes is to find an event or discipline that excites them and set specific goals for improvement. He encourages setting frequent training sessions and shares the importance of consistency and enjoyment in the training process.
In this episode I speak with Guillaume Petit-Jean, a French memory champion and cognitive performance coach. We discuss how to construct memory palaces, locus design, the art of image placement, how to prepare for classic memory competitions and more!
GUILLAUME PETIT-JEAN / FRENCH MEMORY SPORTS ASSOCIATION
https://asmemoire.fr/
MEMORY COACHING / QUESTIONS?
onlinememorytraining@gmail.com
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Remember It - Nelson Dellis
Moonwalking with Einstein - Joshua Foer
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