In memory competitions, incorporating chaos training into the practice routine helps develop resilience and adaptability to perform better under intense pressure.
To improve speed in memorizing numbers, it is important to enhance recognition of images associated with digits and push oneself beyond the comfort zone during training.
Deep dives
John Graham's Journey into Memory Sports
John Graham, the 2018 USA Memory Champion and a grandmaster of memory, shares his passion for the art of memory. Inspired by Moon Walking with Einstein, he explored the techniques and found them to be effective. His interest grew, and he set a goal to achieve grandmaster status. As he honed his skills and saw improvement, his passion for memory sports developed, and he enjoyed the process of competing against himself and surpassing previous results.
Chaos Training for Mental Preparation
John Graham highlights the importance of chaos training for mental preparation in memory competitions. He explains that the intense environment and pressure can be mentally and physically challenging. To overcome this, he recommends incorporating chaos training into the practice routine. This involves creating challenging conditions like training in a busy Starbucks or underwater. By exposing oneself to different distractions and difficulties, one can develop resilience and adaptability to perform better in actual competitions.
Improving Speed and Accuracy in Numbers Discipline
When it comes to the numbers discipline, John Graham emphasizes the importance of improving the recognition of images associated with digits. He suggests conducting recognition drills where one quickly recognizes the images linked to specific numbers. By repeatedly practicing and recognizing images swiftly, individuals can enhance their speed in memorizing numbers. Additionally, Graham advises pushing oneself to memorize faster than the comfort zone during training, allowing the brain to adapt and recognize images more quickly.
The Art of Listening and Trusting in Memory Techniques
In remembering names and creating associations on-the-spot, John Graham emphasizes the importance of listening to one's own thoughts and impressions. He encourages individuals to trust the first associations that come to their minds when meeting someone new or encountering new information. By listening and trusting these initial connections, one can tap into their existing knowledge and experiences, making the process of forming associations and memorizing more efficient and effective.
In this episode I speak with John Graham, 2018 USA Memory Champion, competitive memory athlete and coach. We discuss methods on memorizing phone numbers, advice for training for memory competitions, how to increase one's speed in the numbers discipline, training schedules, how to effectively master a 3 digit system, and more. If you are interested in memory coach from John Graham, please reach out to him in the contact information below.
JOHN GRAHAM
https://www.memoryjohn.com
Memory Coaching: john@memory.com
RONALD JOHNSON
https://www.instagram.com/ronaldjohnson_memory
Contact: onlinememorytraining@gmail.com
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