To increase speed while reading, scan through the text before reading. You also need to avoid habits like subvocalization, re-reading sentences, and reading all the words that slow down your reading. Additionally, set goals, practice daily and improve vocabulary to master speed reading. Skimming a blog post, browsing through books, or going through paperwork is […]
Today, learning information and recalling it has become less important with the advancement of technology. Smartphones, computers, and even GPS, all eliminate the need to learn massive amounts of information. Memory is the process of forming connections between pieces of information in our minds. Unfortunately, because of the reliance on technology, we may struggle to […]
Did you lose your train of thought while speaking or forget why you entered a room? You might assume that’s just part of the natural aging process, but it could also be related to what you eat. Refined carbs, fast food, processed meat, vegetable oils, and sugary drinks have detrimental effects on your brain. They […]
The best memory improvement techniques are mnemonics (geography mnemonics, rhymes, Method of Loci & chunking memory), speed reading, spaced repetition, and mind mapping. It’s quite frustrating when you try recalling someone’s name or something you saw recently but can’t find the word to say it. Your memory slips off just when you need it the […]
It’s not always what you read, but how read it that makes the material stick with you. One person who can attest to this is avid reader, Bill Gates. To date, he reports reading roughly 50 books each year on top of running a company worth over a billion dollars. That’s a lot of books […]
“Hi, I’m Dave. Nice to meet you.” “Nice to meet you, Dave. I’m Jane.” Common enough names to remember, but how is it that Dave will walk away from their initial meeting, forgetting the name, Jane? It happens all the time in business and can be embarrassing. Introducing yourself again to someone you’ve already met […]
