Suppose, you want to remember the number -437621. You could use peg words to remember numbers as well. Of course, you would have to use the traditional rote method to memorize more than 100 peg words to use this method successfully. You might picture a gallon of milk wearing a tie being smacked with a loaf of bread by an old man. Suppose you are going to the store and want to pick up milk and bread. For example, the number 1 is represented by the word “tie.” The second tag word is “Noah” and represents the number 2. He lists 100 peg words which represent numbers. Then picture a girl signing a document in your head. For example, suppose you were planning a vacation to Belize in South America but you are having trouble remembering “Belize.” What you could do is change the word Belize to Bella with lease. He also proposes visualizing hard- to- remember- words into another similar sounding word. The reason you remember what you read when you read is because you are forming pictures in your brain.
So, next time a go to my computer that picture will pop in my head and remind me to login to Good Reads. I could picture that cute little girl in the rocking chair (which shows up when good reads is down) reading a book while rocking on my computer (instead of the rocking chair). For example, suppose I want to remember to login to Good Reads. In theory he is right in practice I am not so sure.įirst, he states to turn what you want to remember into a ridiculous picture in your head. He makes it sound like his methods are easy. Although I haven’t hit age 50 yet, I thought I could still learn something about memory from his book.
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In his book he leaves detailed instructions how to remember most tasks. He taught Ann Bancroft his system to memorize lines she needed to know when she was acting. He has been on many talk shows since the early 1970’s, such as Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show. In theory he is right in practice I a Harry Lorayne is famous for teaching memory techniques. Harry Lorayne is famous for teaching memory techniques. It's not necessary to accept poor or waning memory or "senior moments" as inevitable results of growing older? and Harry Lorayne proves it in Ageless Memory!. Regain (or maintain!) the confidence that comes with having a sharp, active mind. Memorize long lists of items, quotations, long numbers, Bible verses, and all kinds of facts and figures Give speeches without notes and learn foreign words and phrases easily Never miss an appointment or misplace keys, glasses, valuables, etc. Specifically geared to our needs as we age, his unique memory system can be put into practice immediately - for a better memory the very same day you open the book and start to read! Completely practical and easy to use, readers learn to: Ageless Memory is the culmination of this memory expert's life's work. The world's foremost memory expert - and mega-bestselling author - proves that memory CAN get better with age! Diet and exercise are great, but what good is a healthy body if you don't have the mental capabilities to go with it? Harry Lorayne, who is now 83 years old, has been honing and teaching his foolproof system for sharpening the mind, improving concentration, and The world's foremost memory expert - and mega-bestselling author - proves that memory CAN get better with age!ĭiet and exercise are great, but what good is a healthy body if you don't have the mental capabilities to go with it? Harry Lorayne, who is now 83 years old, has been honing and teaching his foolproof system for sharpening the mind, improving concentration, and attaining a truly "superpower" memory for more than 40 years.