Memory Talk

What Is Missing From Memory Techniques?

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I have been thinking about the lack of people really using and practicing memory techniques.  But what is missing that is causing this lack of us...

My Though Process For Creating Images For Words

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I go into great detail describing my process for creating images for words. I give a lot of ideas and tips about image creation that will help you be ...

Get The Record In Echopic Event And Win A CASH Prize!

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Echopic is a new event I created with my girlfriend and has become one of my favorite events! You have a chance of winning a cash prize by getting the...

Memorize The 48 Laws of Power | Memory Challenge #1

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The very first memory challenge is to memorize the 48 Laws of Power! This challenge will help you create images from abstract ideas/information. Get r...

The Only Thing You NEED To Do To Really Learn...

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It can be a challenge to learn things, and people try all sorts of strategies to make learning easier and faster. But there is one thing you can do to...

Memory Challenges Are BACK!

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Memory challenges are back in a new format to help push your memory to a new level! Share memory challenge ideas in the forum or the comments: https:/...

How To Easily Memorize Cryptocurrency Wallet Seed Phrase

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you lose your cryptocurrency seed phrase, you won't be able to access your wallet! Learn how to easily memorize your seed phrase so you don't have ...

Quick 5 Minute Names Workout | Memory Workouts #1

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do this quick names workout to help you improve your memory with names! Now you have no reason not to get better at memorizing names! Here is the lin...

Memorization Vs. Recalling: Why Recalling Is Important!

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you could quickly learn and memorize what you want to learn, you would probably be happy with yourself! But what if it took you 2 months or a year ...

Memory Champion Reacts to Penn Teller's Nail Gun Magic Trick

14 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I would never do Penn Teller's Nail Gun Magic Trick in a million years even with a trained memory! But how would you do this trick using memory techni...

Don't Skip Subject Levels

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You might think you can jump into any subject and learn it just fine! But you would be wrong... You might find yourself looking things up every 5 minu...

How To Memorize Foreign Phrases/Sentences

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing foreign phrases can help save your life like knowing how to say, "Where is the bathroom?" So how do you exactly memorize foreign phrases? Is i...

When Do You Connect Memory Palaces?

04 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you are learning a lot of information, you probably have a lot of memory palaces to store everything. But how do you keep all your memory palaces...

Achieving New Year's Resolutions With Memory Techniques

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new year with new goals! I firmly believe that you can use memory techniques to help you achieve your goals. You just have to think outside the...

How To Memorize On The Fly

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do if you need to remember some information you weren't expecting? No need to worry anymore because I'm going to teach you how to memorize...

Creating Part of A Memory System | Memory Mistakes #38

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you only need part of your system at the moment, doesn't it make sense to create just that part and not the rest? Uhhhh NOPE! haha You can start le...

A Bed Eating A Zombie | Story Time #33

29 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How does a short and sweet story time sound? Well that's what you get in this story time! haha You can start learning memory techniques right away by ...

Do You Need A 3 Digit Number System?

28 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doesn't a 3 digit number system sound good? Think about how many more digits you can memorize and how fast you would be. Well, it's not that simple ha...

Read Books To Improve Memory | Memory Training Tips #34

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Books can help you with more than learning new things or enjoying a great story. Books have the power to improve your memory without using any memory ...

How To Make Stronger Locations In Your Memory Palaces

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You need strong locations in your memory palaces or else you will be losing information left and right! In this episode, I give you a quick tip you ca...

Just Pick An Event To Start | Memory Competitions #33

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You might think you need to pick the right memory event to start training. Or all your memory systems and palaces have to be finished. You need to sto...

How To Memorize A Book

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You need to be able to remember what you read from a book or else it was all worthless! haha You can start learning memory techniques right away by ge...

Not Knowing When To Stop | Memory Mistakes #37

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How many times have you crammed the night before for a test? Did you ever realize how after a certain point of cramming that nothing stuck anymore? Hm...

Cyclops and Coal Kids With Toys | Story Time #32

22 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Stories don't always have to be long or complicate in order for you to store information. Short stories can represent more information than you think!...

Memory Palaces Aren't Always Effective or Efficient When Learning

21 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Memory palaces are not the end all of memory techniques. Memory palaces can actually be more work than other techniques so you shouldn't believe they ...

Stop Learning But Apply Material | Memory Training Tips #33

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We are all eager to learn as much information as possible, but that is not the point of learning. You want to apply what you are learning! You can sta...

My Memory Palaces: Explaining How To Use/Set Them Up

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Memory palaces are the go to method for a lot of learning and memorizing. I want to share what I do when it comes to using memory palaces! You can sta...

Feel The Images Instead Of Seeing | Memory Competitions #32

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Creating and picturing images/stories is how memory techniques work, but there is something above this!? To really memorize faster and more informatio...

How To Memorize Equations

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Equations are always so fun because if you mess up one small thing in the equation, you get everything wrong haha Learn how to apply memory techniques...

Taking Long Breaks | Memory Mistakes #36

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Taking breaks are a nice way to give your mind a break, BUT long breaks are what nightmares are made of and should be avoided at all cost! You can sta...

Talking Toilet And A Marble T-Rex | Story Time #31

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This story time is a bit different from the other story times but that is because you will learn something super awesome! Just remember to really visu...

Find Activities That Workout Your Mind

15 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Memory techniques are super amazing but that doesn't mean they are the only thing you can use to help keep your brain active! You can start learning m...

Combine Learning Styles | Memory Training Tips #32

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is a case where more is better! You always want to look for ways that make more connections in your brain when you are learning! You can start le...

Take Notes When You Practice Memory Techniques

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Even though all the action is happening in your mind when you use memory techniques, BUT taking notes can help take your memory to a whole new level! ...

Break In A Memory System | Memory Competitions #31

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I share the process I use to break in a memory system. I will be doing the process when I break my binary system in even though I had it for like 6 ye...

How To Memorize Sports Play Diagrams

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This type of information is a bit different because you have a physical aspect to play diagrams. How can the ideas in the episode be applied to other ...

Slacking Off On Easy Material | Memory Mistakes #35

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Easy information should be easier to learn, right? WRONG! Easy information is trying to make you fail from the start!! haha You can start learning mem...

Superman With Bunny Ears And Feet Wings | Story Time #30

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This story time is a bit different because there really isn't a story! The horror haha But the idea behind this episode can still be applied to your s...

How To Practice Memory Techniques: Try X Images Per Location

08 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The only way to get better with memory techniques is to practice! One of the most important things I think everyone should practice is how many images...

How To Test Your Stories/Images | Memory Training Tips #31

07 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You might think the images and stories you create are good but do you really know if they are? There is an easy way to find out! You can start learnin...

Why You Need To Keep Track Of Your Memory Palaces

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You should be building up a lot of memory palaces as you learn information and use memory techniques. This is why you need to keep track of all your m...

Have Universal Memory Palaces | Memory Competitions #30

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Being short on memory palaces is the worse thing that can happen to you when training. An easy way to prevent this is to have universal memory palaces...

How To Memorize A Diagram With A Memory Palace

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You will have to do a bit of imagining for this episode, but it is worth it because you will learn how to memorize diagrams! You can start learning me...

Only Using Memorization | Memory Mistakes #34

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Memorization is super helpful when you are learning information, BUT you shouldn't only be relying on memorization to truly learn and understand mater...

Yogurt In Your Toilet | Story Time #29

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You shouldn't eat anything in your toilet even if it is yogurt! Well... I guess you could always try a little bit haha You will be thankful for this s...

Find Your Learning Style

01 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all learn in different ways and that's why it is important to know your learning style so the learning process is a lot easier! You can start learn...

Break Locations Into Smaller Locations | Memory Training Tips #30

30 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a cool trick to save yourself from creating more memory palaces! Why work harder when you don't need to haha You can start learning memory tech...

Memorizing Simple Information Makes A Difference

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Not all information is complex and challenging but that doesn't mean you should memorize this simple information. Simple information can actually be r...

Empty Competition Memory Palaces | Memory Competitions #29

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Your palaces have to be the best they can for a memory competition. Anything can screw you up like having ghost images in your palaces that's why you ...

How To Memorize Ideas

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How many great ideas have you forgotten? I can't even count the ideas I've lost haha You will be able to remember all the ideas you have from now on! ...

Using Part of A Memory System | Memory Mistakes #33

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you only need to use part of your system to learn something, it might make sense to only practice that part of your memory system. But you would be...

Vampire Pen With Abs | Story Time #28

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You need to watch out for vampire pens! One could be on your desk or in your purse right now!?! Run!! You can start learning memory techniques right a...

How To Use Anki To Review/Learn Information

23 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Reviewing information is super important when it comes to remembering so that is why I use a software named Anki! Check Anki out here: https://apps.an...

Might Have To Relearn Info Twice | Memory Training Tips #29

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learning information may not always be fun and can take a good amount of time. So Imagine having to relearn the same information twice! There might be...

Mind Maps Don't Help You Learn Faster or Memorize Faster

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

People say Mind Maps are the way to learn faster, but this is a whole bunch of bologna! They are way more work to create than eating bologna haha You ...

Train For The Worse Conditions | Memory Competitions #28

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you are training at home, you are probably in your ideal conditions and environment. But the truth is anything can happen at memory competitions ...

How To Memorize 1,000,000 Digits of Pi

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Recalling digits of Pi is one of the simplest things you can do to show people your awesome memory! So why not just go ahead and memorize a million di...

Not Using Number System | Memory Mistakes #32

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of information is not number based which means you might not be using your number system. If you don't use your number system, you will end up f...

3 Sweet Short Stories! | Story Time #27

17 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You get a 3 for 1 special in this story time! Find out why there a 3 stories and what kind of information the hold. You can start learning memory tech...

Changes To Memory Talk Podcast

16 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I got some feedback and want to let you know of some changes I might do to the podcast. Let me know what you think!You can start learning memory techn...

Do Speed Recalls | Memory Training Tips #28

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Memorization is not the only aspect when it comes to learning information. You also need to work on how fast you can recall information because if you...

How Preparation Helps You Learn Faster

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Can you remember a time when you tried to do something you didn't prepare for? Usually it ends bad haha This is the exact reason why you want to prepa...

Switch Between Time/Amount Based Training | Memory Competitions #27

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Not all memory training accomplishes the same thing. You need these two types of training if you really want to perform well at a memory competition! ...

How To Memorize Biographies (Info About People)

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How much information can you remember about someone you just met? I was guilty of forgetting almost everything about a person after meeting them haha ...

Stopping/Going When Learning | Memory Mistakes #31

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How many times have you started to learn something then took a break then started back up again? This is a bigger issue than you might think! You can ...

Cookie Monster Eating Oscar The Grouch | Story Time #26

10 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Apparently, Cookie Monster eats more than cookies like... flesh! You will never see him the same way again after this story time haha You can start le...

How Fast Can You Memorize Information?

09 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Everybody wants to memorize fast but sadly, but speed memorization is only for a specific type of information. Regardless, you can still increase the ...

Figure It Out Along The Way | Memory Training Tips #27

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Can you always be prepared for everything you will learn? Short answer: NO! hahah You can't always be prepared so sometimes you just need to figure it...

The Most Powerful Sense and How To Use It With Memory Techniques

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What do you think is the most powerful sense you have? Are you using this sense when you are creating your images and stories? You can start learning ...

Study Competitors/Competitions | Memory Competitions #26

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Trying to be a memory champion takes a different sort of training and preparation. One thing you MUST do is to study as many of your competitors as po...

How To Memorize The Alphabet (Just go with it haha)

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you know some sort of information, can you actually recall it in any way you want? The alphabet is the perfect example because we all "know it" but...

Being Scared To Use Memory Techniques | Memory Mistakes #30

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you are trying to learn a new skill, it is scary to start  applying the new skill because you don't know how you will perform. People like t...

Tossing Rings At An Old Tree | Story Time #25

03 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How can a story be short and still have information in it? You will find out how in this story time! You can start learning memory techniques right aw...

Can You Use Memory Techniques if You Can't Visualize?

02 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With memory techniques you are always visualizing your images and stories, but does that mean you need to visualization in order for memory techniques...

Practice With Mock Info | Memory Training Tips #26

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You don't want to have problems when trying to learn info you want to learn so how do you prevent this? You need to practice with mock info to work ou...

The Power of Categories and Sub-categories

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You might not think that having categories and sub-categories would make much of a difference, but you would be wrong! It is amazing what you can achi...

Train With Memory Training Software | Memory Competitions #25

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Back when I first started out in memory competitions, I had to practice with paper material. It took so long to get ready and grade all my trials, but...

How To Memorize Names Instantly Without Memory Techniques

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

These very simple tips will help you memorize names without using any memory techniques! Using memory techniques is not the only way to learn names ha...

Learning Too Much Too Fast | Memory Mistakes #29

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It is tempting to learn as much as possible in one sitting and to go as fast as possible! But you want to slow down and take your time because learnin...

Will Smith Riding A Bear | Story Time #24

27 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This story time is short and to the point but still has all the information packed into it! Stories can be any length and have very little detail to a...

Write Out Images To Help With Memory Techniques

26 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You create a lot of images when you use memory techniques so it may be a good idea to write your images down to keep track on what they represent! You...

Fixing Skipped Locations | Memory Training Tips #25

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The worse feeling is when you get to the end of a memory palace and realize you still have information left over! Skipping locations is no joke and yo...

What Happens If You Don't Use Memory Techniques?

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It is likely that you won't be using memory techniques every time you are learning something. There is a price to pay when you don't use memory techni...

Skip Specific Names/Words Memory Competitions 24

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You don't have to memorize every single piece of information in the memory events. There are times when skipping information is a better solution then...

How To Memorize Memory Systems (Number System, Alphabet System, Symbol System)

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You might have thought creating your memory systems was the hard part, but you would be wrong! Learning your systems by heart is where the real challe...

Random Associations With Story Method | Memory Mistakes #28

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just because you are making stories with the story method doesn't mean you are using the story method right! Your associations will be random but at t...

Someone Eating Out Of The Toilet! | Story Time #23

20 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You should leave a bathroom if you ever see the things in this story time! haha This is one story time you should remember just in case... You can sta...

Pay Attention To Memorization Structure

19 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you structure how you memorize material, you can actually learn additional information without any effort! But you need to know what you want to le...

Be Excited Or Don't Learn It | Memory Training Tips #24

18 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learning information is already difficult to start with but if you lack excitement, you have a new problem to face! Sometimes it is better not to lear...

How To Create A Memory Palace (Journey Method, Method of Loci, Roman Palace)

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The memory palace technique is probably the most used technique out there which is why you need to know how to create the best palaces ever! Learn the...

Build Mental Endurance | Memory Competitions #23

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Longer events like 30 minute numbers or hour cards take a whole different kind of mental endurance. You need to work on your mental endurance or else ...

How To Memorize Animal Tracks

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever seen an animal track and wonder what animal made it? I think this all the time and that's why I am going to teach you how to memorize an...

Waiting To Finish Everything | Memory Mistakes #27

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You do need to eventually finish your memory systems, memory palaces, and other preparations but waiting to finish everything is a HUGE mistake! You c...

A Log Having Diarrhea | Story Time #22

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, there is diarrhea in this story... but it totally makes sense! I can't believe the story I made for this story time haha You can start learning m...

What Is Slow Memorization?

12 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There is information you will learn that requires you to slowly learn/memorize it. But what exactly is slow memorization and when do you know need to ...

Different Info Requires Different Quizzing | Memory Training Tips #23

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Not all information is the same so you can't apply the same type of quizzing to everything. You need to find the appropriate quizzing for the material...

Best Tip To Increase Concentration and Focus

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Concentration is so important when you are learning and memorizing but what seems to happen is we can't concentrate for long periods of time. This tip...

Have A Timer/Stopwatch | Memory Competitions #22

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A timer/stopwatch my seem like it's not a big deal to have at a competition, but you would be wrong! Having this item can change your performance at m...

How To Memorize Menus

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You never know when you might need to memorize some menus! I told my story of how I got free pizza by memorizing a pizza menu so you never know haha Y...

Not Practicing Memory Techniques | Memory Mistakes #26

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

People might think they can practice memory techniques once in awhile and still be good, but this thought process is way wrong! You need to practice s...