In this engaging conversation, memory expert Anthony Metivier shares his revolutionary Magnetic Memory Method. He unpacks the concept of the memory palace and its essential role in public speaking, helping listeners master their presentations. Anthony also discusses the soothing effects of silencing the inner critic and how enhancing memory is a creative, enjoyable journey. With personal anecdotes and practical strategies, he reveals how memory techniques can transform not just speaking skills, but life challenges as well.
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Memory Journey Through Magic
Anthony Metivier shares how depression and academic pressure led him to memory techniques via magic tricks.
Memorizing a deck of cards revived his confidence and inspired his teaching career.
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Memory as a Perfect Science
Memory is a perfect science because you either remember or you don't.
Memory training gives immediate, clear feedback that guides improvement.
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Master Attention to Boost Memory
Train your procedural memory by paying attention to your surroundings and inner voice.
Silencing your ego boosts memory effectiveness and recall success.
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The Rhetorica Ad Herenium, an anonymously authored Latin textbook from the 1st century BC, is a seminal work on rhetoric and oratory. A significant portion of the book is dedicated to memory techniques, providing a detailed explanation of methods developed by Simonides of Ceos. These techniques, including the method of loci (memory palace), remain influential in modern memory training. The book's survival into the Middle Ages ensured the preservation of these classical memory techniques. Its comprehensive approach to memory training makes it a cornerstone text in the history of memory.
This is a show to remember. Episode ninety-three of The Presentation Boss Podcast! Today we have back Anthony Metivier, who you may remember from when we did a breakdown of his TED Talk (that Thomas coached). He is known as The Memory Guy, for being an expert in memory, recollection and observation techniques.
We know one of the greatest public speaking fears is going blank on stage, so it only seemed right to have an expert in not forgetting share his wisdom and tools on the microphone. We have a great in-depth conversation that clears up what a memory palace is and how to use it, what you can do to internalise the flow of your presentation and exactly what it takes to practice these techniques.
Plus, it's a fun show because Thomas has worked with Anthony before, but this was the first time Kate had met him. We get in depth, have a laugh and learn loads. You will too!
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About Our Guest
As a bestselling author, Anthony Metivier is the founder of the Magnetic Memory Method, a systematic, 21st Century approach to memorizing foreign language vocabulary, dreams, names, music, poetry and much more in ways that are easy, elegant, effective and fun.
Anthony writes his books and creates video courses for a variety of people who need help with a number of different memory needs.
What separates Anthony from other authors on memory skills and development is that he doesn't focus on long strings of digits or training for memory championships. He offers simple techniques for memorizing the information that will change your daily. There's no hype in his training, just techniques that work.
What You'll Learn:
• How magic, study and mental illness lead Anthony into a life passion of memory techniques
• Why most people struggle with 'having a bad memory'
• Exactly what the first step is when it comes to boosting what you see and recall
• An explanation of the memory palace for dummies, and what most folks get wrong about them
• What you can find in your own mind that aids with building memory anchors for when you need it most
• How Anthony used memory techniques to flawlessly deliver his TED Talk
• The daily habits that can help improve your skills
Mentioned In The Show:
• Anthony Metivier's website: Magnetic Memory Method
• Anthony's explanation of Rhetorica Ad Herennium
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