The School of Greatness 479 Memory Champion Nelson Dellis on Training Your Brain to Do the Impossible
May 3, 2017
Nelson Dellis, a four-time USA Memory Champion and founder of Climb for Memory, shares fascinating insights on memory enhancement techniques. He discusses how to memorize names and faces, emphasizing daily brain training and innovative methods like the memory palace technique. Dellis explores the competitive world of memory championships and the playful nature of memorization. He also highlights the personal growth achieved through cognitive challenges and the importance of supporting Alzheimer's research through memory training initiatives.
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Prime Yourself And Use One Feature
- Tell yourself you will remember someone's name before you approach them to prime focus.
- Choose one facial feature, create a vivid image for the name, and link them with a silly story to lock it in.
Convert Names Into Bizarre Images
- After hearing a name, immediately pick a memorable image that the name suggests and repeat the name in your head.
- Mash that image with the person's chosen feature and form a short, bizarre narrative to make recall automatic.
Memory Is A Trainable Skill
- Memory is a trainable skill, not an innate fixed talent.
- Regular practice turns effortful techniques into near-automatic abilities.