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I used to use memory systems for fun. I could memorize lists of 50 digits in a few minutes with no problem and my memory is pretty ordinary. The stuff works really well, but I can't do it anymore because its surprising how not useful it is in a normal life and it takes some effort to stay in practice. This stuff has been used for thousands of years, this guy just found a sleazy way to market it.
Pegging was for static ordered lists, like a at 1, b at 2, c at 3, but for random sequences you'd you phonetics, like you describe, where numbers would be represented by a sound, 2 numbers in sequence would be a syllable and then you'd make up stupid sentences to remember a long number.
The phrase "in the first place" comes from pegging using your spacial memory. Like you are moving through your house and remembering something in order for each room.
I still remember the book I learned this from 30+ years ago :)
I used this book to ace my way through college and grad school.
Here's how I survived college (virtually every subject): The Memory Book. These are techniques that memory champions use (those dudes who memorize Pi to 1000s of digits and stuff like that). Surprisingly easy to learn.
I think a good memory is very useful. I believe that a good memory was one of my biggest advantages in high school, as it meant that I could do well in classes while spending very little time.
One technique I suggest researching: the memory palace.
If you want to learn even more, this book looks good: https://smile.amazon.com/Memory-Book-Classic-Improving-School/dp/0345410025
I started reading "The memory book" by Lorayne & Lucas and "How to read a book" by Adler & Van Doren shortly before starting Anki.
As a college student, I still read the textbook & take notes on the textbook (always handwritten, cuz science) but Anki & the systems touted in the two books referenced above have vastly streamlined my study habits.
I also use the Feynman technique, aka teaching someone else about the material; I'm always down to explain a concept to anyone.
Seems to be working in a 4.0 kinda way, which really shocked me because I study less now than before.
Edit: Just wanted to throw some karma @ u/MhuThulan for recommending "Make it stick" further down in the comments. The book hits up some peer-reviewed basic strategies for learning stuff & things.
Well, maybe; it's more a journey of the author from interest in memory to how we competed and won memory championships, so there's some discussion of techniques in there.
A more specific tactical book would be https://www.amazon.com/Memory-Book-Classic-Improving-School/dp/0345410025/ref=sr_1_4 which is kind of a classic.
I also found https://www.amazon.com/Your-Memory-How-Works-Improve/dp/1569246297/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1P9YWT49TX6PC to be excellent and specific, if a bit dry.
If it's your thing, doubtless you can find pdf's for free for both of these.
If you want to memorize ANYTHING:
Remember the 90's infomercials with Harry Lorraine? I can't find a Youtube of it, but here's something close to it.
I did this back in the 90's and it's hands down the best course/system I've ever had. It made college easy. I can remember credit card numbers, license plates, seed words, you name it - years later, no problem. Anyone can do this if they have a system. I think this one is the best and I've had years of positive results.
If you're a book learner, here's his book.
the memory book … i took the test here in Rhode Island 4 times and this book helped me pass it. All you’ll need to read and practice is like the first 50 pages
If any of y’all want to massively improve your memory, I’d recommend The Memory Book. The memory tricks taught within are simple yet effective.
This is weak sauce compared to "The memory book"
Check out this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Memory-Book-Classic-Improving-School/dp/0345410025
Sure, I’d be happy to share.
I’ve only selected courses for semesters 1 & 2 for now. If there’s interest, I can update my list later on.
To give some context, my intention is to specialize in International Trade at the level of small to medium sized business. So while these first couple semesters are pretty standard business fundamentals, in semester 4 you’ll notice I start to choose courses based on developing specific skill sets that are applicable to my objectives.
I’ve ignored several courses which would be important for someone looking to get a complete and well rounded business education, but don’t seem critical for my goals.
Some courses I’ve skipped: Ethics (lol), Information Systems, Project Management, Calculus, Econometrics, Corporate Finance, Political Economics, Cyber Security, Human Resources.
Okay, on to the curriculum...
Academic Foundations (Optional Prep Courses)
I am about to embark on a lengthy 1-2yr education so for me it makes sense to brush up on academics skills as force multipliers for my efforts later on. This section is totally optional though and not part of any business school curriculum.
Academic Foundations - Memory & Effective Learning
Courses:
Books:
Other Resources:
- Anki (spaced repetition software)
Academic Foundations - Productivity
Books
Other Resources:
- Pomodoro Technique
- How To Read A Book In A Single Day (short article w/ actionable speed reading tips)
Academic Foundations - Writing
Book
Semester 1
Business 101
Math - Algebra
Accounting
Financial Accounting Made Fun @ Babson
- The prof has had a long and impressive career and he truly does make the subject more engaging through telling the story of a fictional business in little movies
Alternative 1: Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting @ IESE Business School
- The prof is engaging and likeable and also teaches through the story of a fictional business. I like this one too.
Alternative 2: Introduction to Financial Accounting @ Wharton
- This seems to be the most comprehensive of the accounting courses but not as engaging. I figured a more comprehensive course is not going to benefit me if my enthusiasm and retention of information suffers so I skipped this one. If you are naturally smarter than me or have a longer attention span, this is probably the best introduction to accounting course for you.
MicroEconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics @ MIT
- This introductory microeconomics class is one of the most popular that MIT has made available, and is taught by Prof. Jonathan Gruber. He’s been teaching there for 20 years and is an extremely prominent economist who helped design Massachusetts’ groundbreaking health-care reform.
Semester 2
Marketing
- An Introduction To Marketing @ Wharton
- Taught by three of Wharton's top faculty in the marketing department, consistently ranked as the #1 marketing department in the world, this course covers three core topics in customer loyalty: branding, customer centricity, and practical, go-to-market strategies.
MacroEconomics
Finance
- Finance for Everyone: Smart Tools for Decision-Making @ MIT
- Not sure this course is going to be sufficient for business school but I really wanted to learn from Prof. Gautam Kaul and since his Introduction To Finance course seems to have been discontinued at Coursera I am going to roll the dice on this one. Look for something else if you want to make sure you’re prepared with a solid finance background for business.
Math - Statistics
- Analytics For Decision Making @ Babson
- I chose Statistics instead of Calculus after watching this TED talk and reading this article
Semester 3
Operations Management
Supply Chain Management
International Business
Game Theory
Strategic Thinking/Decision Making
Semester 4
E-commerce
Product Design
Opportunities in Developing Economies
Management/Leadership
Semester 5
Negotiations
Entrepreneurship
Global Supply Chain Management
Pricing
International Business Law
But memory can be trained consciously. So does that make hard-working people who know memory techniques "smart"?
I'd like to suggest The Memory Book
It has a couple of techniques for remembering names and faces better, among other stuff. You might give it a shot.
Highly recommend Harry Lorayne's Memory Book.
About the memory thing, memory tricks are actually pretty great. I remember there used to be this really comprehensive online site that covered all the usual tactics, but (ironically) I cannot remember it. It more or less parallels the strategies of this book. Here is a quick example of the link system. Try to apply it to any long list, and see that you'll be able to recall it quite well in an hour, a day, etc. That's the most basic system and it gets more intricate from thereon.
You could make improving your memory an exercise in work ethic, too :) Discipline is actually supposed to be trained like a muscle: little by little, but it becomes fatigued and so in the short-term it wears out. Don't overdo it!
Honestly stuff like this -> https://www.amazon.com/Memory-Book-Classic-Improving-School/dp/0345410025
Look for books that med students or lawyers read - there are tricks you can use to help your brain remember certain series of items. The one I really like is picturing a house and as I walk through the house in my memory certain items represent an acronym or what not. The crazier the item is (like a pink dragon with two heads and one eye on each head) the easier it is to remember.
Orrrrrr you can bore yourself to death and rote memorization of items in a series, which I suggest you try and split up.
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