Techniques
The Memory Palace: A Beginner's Guide
Learn how the method of loci works and build your first memory palace in under 20 minutes.
· 7 min read
Memory training for adults
Make what you learn stick.
Learn the same techniques used in competitive memory sports — explained simply, for everyday life, work and study.
The method
Three steps to a reliable memory
01
Encode
Turn information into vivid, memorable images.
02
Anchor
Attach those images to places and structures you know.
03
Retain
Review on a smart schedule so memories last.
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