People I (Mostly) Admire 85. What It Takes to Know Everything
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Aug 6, 2022 Victoria Groce, a top trivia contestant celebrated for her performances on 'The Chase,' shares her fascinating journey into the world of competitive trivia. She discusses the art of crafting compelling questions and her unique approach of knitting during competitions. Groce reveals her mastery of 160,000 flashcards through spaced repetition, highlighting effective memory techniques. The conversation also dips into her experiences at the World Quizzing Championship, where unexpected challenges transformed her perspective on competition.
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Victoria's Path Back to Trivia
- Victoria Groce's 20s were largely defined by chronic migraines and motherhood, derailing her plans for a PhD in vaccine development.
- This led her back to trivia, which offered a manageable activity during her illness.
Spaced Repetition & Practice
- Victoria Groce attributes her trivia success to spaced repetition flashcards and extensive practice.
- She has approximately 160,000 flashcards and maintains a 90% accuracy rate.
Effective Flashcard Creation
- Create flashcards based on a question's hook (why it's interesting) and pin (what makes the answer unique).
- Focus on memorizing information that could serve as either a hook or a pin in future questions.