The Necessary Entrepreneur #139 - Unlocking the Power of Memory with Tansel Ali
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Jul 21, 2025 
In this conversation, Tansel Ali, a four-time Australian Memory Champion and bestselling author, shares his journey from memorizing the Yellow Pages to mastering creative visualization techniques. He emphasizes that memory is a skill that can enhance decision-making and problem-solving in entrepreneurship. Tansel also discusses how music can aid memory retention and the importance of personal boundaries while helping others. Furthermore, he highlights the need for innovative approaches in education to improve memory techniques in today's distracting world.
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Memory is a Trainable Skill
- Memory is a skill based on visualization, imagination, and association, not just innate talent.
- Training memory impacts focus, problem-solving, creativity, and decision-making, much like physical exercise impacts the body.
Use Immersive Visualization
- Use immersive visualization to enhance memory; deeply experience what you read or learn.
- The brain cannot distinguish real from imagined experiences, so immerse yourself for better retention.
Memory Training Feels Like a Game
- Memory training naturally gamifies learning by releasing dopamine, making progress addictive.
- Resilience grows as learners want more mastery rather than seeing memory as boring repetition.
