The Value of Memory Competitions w/ Grace Smith | Episode 2
Nov 15, 2021
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Grace Smith, silver medalist at the 2021 US Memory Championship, discusses her experience in memory sports, mnemonic techniques for Random Words and Cards, and gives advice to aspiring memory athletes. They also talk about their high school memory team, managing nerves in competitions, their card system, memory techniques, and competition preparation.
Grace Smith's journey into memory sports was sparked by a memory game introduced by her gifted teacher in high school, leading to remarkable performances in memory competitions.
The 2021 US Memory Championship stood out for Grace Smith due to its unique location, younger participants, and the enjoyment she gets from interacting with fellow memory athletes on stage, highlighting the need for more young women to participate in memory sports.
Deep dives
Getting Started with Memory Sports
Grace Smith shares how she got into memory sports and her experiences as a memory athlete. In high school, her gifted teacher introduced her to a memory game, which she excelled at. This led her to participate in a memory competition where she performed remarkably well. She continued competing in memory sports throughout high school and decided to compete as an individual in the 2021 US Memory Championship. Grace also discusses the impact of Nelson Dellis and John Graham, who have inspired and mentored her in her memory sports journey.
Highlights of the 2021 US Memory Championship
Grace Smith talks about her experience at the 2021 US Memory Championship. She mentions that the location and the presence of younger participants made it a unique event. Grace highlights the enjoyment she gets from interacting with fellow memory athletes and performing on stage. She also emphasizes the importance of having more young women participating in memory sports, which is currently dominated by males.
Training and Techniques in Memory Sports
Grace Smith shares her training methods and favorite memory disciplines. She explains her approach to memorizing words, using a story-based technique rather than memory palaces. Grace also discusses her card system, which involves linking groups of three cards with a story and utilizing a memory palace. She mentions that while she uses a memory palace for cards, she prefers not to rely on it for other disciplines like numbers. Additionally, Grace talks about applying memory techniques in her studies, such as memorizing vocabulary and music lyrics.
In this episode I speak with Grace Smith, a linguistics student, memory athlete and silver medalist at the 2021 US Memory Championship. She shares her experience in the world of memory sports, mnemonic techniques for Random Words and Cards, gives advice to aspiring memory athletes, and more.
GRACE SMITH
2021 US Memory Champion - Watch Grace Smith Perform!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbfSR6TfJ7Y
MEMORY QUESTIONS? / COACHING
If you are interested in memory coaching feel free to email me at onlinememorytraining@gmail.com
RECOMMENDED WEBSITES
https://www.memoryleague.com
https://www.theartofmemory.com
https://www.twitch.tv/memorysportstv
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Remember It by Nelson Dellis
Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer
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