Podcasts about Memorization

It’s actually a good thing that some books push you to the edge of your ability to understand. But there’s no doubting the fact that dense, abstract and jargon-filled works can push you so far into the fog of frustration that you cannot blame yourself for giving up. But here’s the truth: You don’t have to walk away frustrated and confused. I’m going to share with you a number of practical strategies that will help you fill in the gaps of your reading process. Because that’s usually the real problem: It’s not your intelligence. Nor is it that the world is filled with books “above your level.” I ultimately don’t believe in “levels” as such. But as someone who taught reading courses at Rutgers and Saarland University, I know from experience that many learners need to pick up a few simple steps that will strengthen how they approach reading difficult books. And in this guide, you’ll learn how to read challenging books and remember what they say. I’m going to go beyond generic advice too. That way, you can readily diagnose: Why certain books feel so hard Use pre-reading tactics that prime your brain to deal with difficulties effectively Apply active reading techniques to lock in understanding faster Leverage accelerated learning tools that are quick to learn Use Artificial Intelligence to help convert tough convent into lasting knowledge without worrying about getting duped by AI hallucinations Whether you’re tacking philosophy, science, dense fiction or anything based primarily in words, the reading system you’ll learn today will help you turn confusion into clarity. By the end, even the most intimidating texts will surrender their treasures to your mind. Ready? Let’s break it all down together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9HLbY4jsFg Why Some Books Feel “Too Hard” (And What That Really Means) You know exactly how it feels and so do I. You sit down with a book that people claim is a classic or super-important. But within a few pages, your brain fogs over and you’re completely lost. More often than not, through glazed eyes, you start to wonder… did this author go out of his or her way to make this difficult? Are they trying to show off with all these literary pyrotechnics? Or is there a deliberate conspiracy to confuse readers like me? Rest assured. These questions are normal and well worth asking. The difficulty you might feel is never arbitrary in my experience. But there’s also no “single origin” explanation for why some books feel easier than others. It’s almost always a combination of factors, from cognitive readiness, lived experience, emotions and your physical condition throughout the day. This means that understanding why individual texts resist your understanding needs to be conducted on a case-by-case basis so you can move towards mastering anything you want to read. Cognitive Load: The Brain’s Processing “Stop Sign” “Cognitive load” probably needs no definition. The words are quite intuitive. You start reading something and it feels like someone is piling heavy bricks directly on top of your brain, squishing everything inside. More specifically, these researchers explain that what’s getting squished is specifically your working memory, which is sometimes called short-term memory. In practical terms, this means that when a book suddenly throws a bunch of unfamiliar terms at you, your working memory has to suddenly deal with abstract concepts, completely new words or non-linear forms of logic. All of this increases your cognitive load, but it’s important to note that there’s no conspiracy. In Just Being Difficult: Academic Writing in the Public Arena, a variety of contributors admit that they often write for other specialists. Although it would be nice to always compose books and articles for general readers, it’s not laziness. They’re following the codes of their discipline, which involves shorthand to save everyone time. Yes, it can also signal group membership and feel like an intellectual wall if you’re new to this style, but it’s simply a “stop sign” for your brain. And wherever there are stop signs, there are also alternative routes. Planning Your Detour “Roadmap” Into Difficult Books Let me share a personal example by way of sharing a powerful technique for making hard books easier to read. A few years ago I decided I was finally going to read Kant. I had the gist of certain aspects of his philosophy, but a few pages in, I encountered so many unfamiliar terms, I knew I had to obey the Cognitive Load Stop Sign and take a step back. To build a roadmap into Kant, I searched Google in a particular way. Rather than a search term like, “Intro to Kant,” I entered this tightened command instead: Filetype:PDF syllabus Kant These days, you can ask an LLM in more open language to simply give you links to the syllabi of the most authoritative professors who teach Kant. I’d still suggest that you cross-reference what you get on Google, however. If you’re hesitant about using either Google or AI, it’s also a great idea to visit a librarian in person to help you. Or, you can read my post about using AI for learning with harming your memory to see if it’s time to update your approach. Narrowing Down Your Options One way or another, the reason to consult the world’s leading professors is that their syllabi will provide you with: Foundational texts Core secondary literature Commentaries from qualified sources Essential historical references Once you’ve looked over a few syllabi, look through the table of contents of a few books on Amazon or Google Books. Then choose: 1-2 foundational texts to read before the challenging target book you want to master 1-2 articles or companion texts to read alongside In this way, you’ve turned difficulty into a path, not an obstacle. Pre-Reading Strategies That Warm Up Your Reading Muscles A lot of the time, the difficulty people feel when reading has nothing to do with the book. It’s just that you’re diving into unfamiliar territory without testing the waters first. Here are some simple ways to make unfamiliar books much easier to get into. Prime Like a Pro To make books easier to read, you can perform what is often called “priming” in the accelerated learning community. It is also sometimes called “pre-reading” and as this research article discusses, its success has been well-demonstrated. The way I typically perform priming is simple. Although some books require a slight change to the pattern, I typically approach each new book by reading: The back cover The index The colophon page The conclusion or afterword The most interesting or relevant chapter The introduction The rest of the book Activate Prior Knowledge Sometimes I will use a skimming and scanning strategy after reading the index to quickly familiarize myself with how an author approaches a topic with which I’m already familiar. This can help raise interest, excitement and tap into the power of context-dependent memory. For example, I recently started reading Doubt: A History by Jennifer Michael Hecht. Since the Renaissance memory master Giordano Bruno comes up multiple times, I was able to draw up a kind of context map of the books themes by quickly going through those passages. Take a Picture Walk Barbara Oakley and Terence Sejnjowski share a fantastic strategy in Learning How to Learn. Before reading, simply go through a book and look at all the illustrations, tables, charts and diagrams. It seems like a small thing. But it gives your brain a “heads up” about upcoming visual information that you may need to process than prose. I used to find visual information like this difficult, but after I started taking picture walks, I’m now excited to read “towards” these elements. If still find them challenging to understand, I apply a tip I learned from Tony Buzan that you might like to try: Rather than struggle to interpret a chart or illustration, reproduce it in your own hand. Here’s an example of how I did this when studying spaced repetition: As a result, I learned the graph and its concepts quickly and have never forgotten it. Build a Pre-Reading Ritual That Fits You There’s no one-sized-fits-all strategy, so you need to experiment with various options. The key is to reduce cognitive load by giving your mind all kinds of ways of understanding what a book contains. If it helps, you can create yourself a checklist that you slip into the challenging books on your list. That way, you’ll have both a bookmark and a protocol as you develop your own pre-reading style. Active Reading Techniques That Boost Comprehension Active reading involves deliberately applying mental activities while reading. These can include writing in the margins of your books, questioning, preparing summaries and even taking well-time breaks between books. Here’s a list of my favorite active reading strategies with ideas on how you can implement them. Using Mnemonics While Reading On the whole, I take notes while reading and then apply a variety of memory techniques after. But to stretch my skills, especially when reading harder books, I start the encoding process earlier. Instead of just taking notes, I’ll start applying mnemonic images. I start early because difficult terms often require a bit more spaced repetition. To do this yourself, the key is to equip yourself with a variety of mnemonic methods, especially: The Memory Palace technique The Pegword Method The Major System The PAO System And in some cases, you may want to develop a symbol system, such as if you’re studying physics or programming. Once you have these mnemonic systems developed, you can apply them in real time. For example, if you come across names and dates, committing them to memory as you read can help you keep track of a book’s historical arc. This approach can be especially helpful when reading difficult books because authors often dump a lot of names and dates. By memorizing them as you go, you reduce the mental load of having to track it all. For even more strategies you can apply while reading, check out my complete Mnemonics Dictionary. Strategic Questioning Whether you take notes or memorize in real-time, asking questions as you go makes a huge difference. Even if you don’t come up with answers, continually interrogating the book will open up your brain. The main kinds of questions are: Evaluative questions (checking that the author uses valid reasoning and address counterarguments) Analytical questions (assessing exactly how the arguments unfold and questioning basic assumptions) Synthetic questions (accessing your previous knowledge and looking for connections with other books and concepts) Intention questions (interrogating the author’s agenda and revealing any manipulative rhetoric) One medieval tool for questioning you can adopt is the memory wheel. Although it’s definitely old-fashioned, you’ll find that it helps you rotate between multiple questions. Even if they are as simple as who, what, where, when, how and why questions, you’ll have a mental mnemonic device that helps ensure you don’t miss any of them. Re-reading Strategies Although these researchers seem to think that re-reading is not an effective strategy, I could not live without it. There are three key kinds of re-reading I recommend. Verbalize Complexity to Tame It The first is to simply go back and read something difficult to understand out loud. You’d be surprised how often it’s not your fault. The author has just worded something in a clunky manner and speaking the phrasing clarifies everything. Verbatim Memorization for Comprehension The second strategy is to memorize the sentence or even an entire passage verbatim. That might seem like a lot of work, but this tutorial on memorizing entire passages will make it easy for you. Even if verbatim memorization takes more work, it allows you to analyze the meaning within your mind. You’re no longer puzzling over it on paper, continuing to stretch your working memory. No, you’ve effectively expanded at least a part of your working memory by bypassing it altogether. You’ve ushered the information into long-term memory. I’m not too shy to admit that I have to do this sometimes to understand everything from the philosophy in Sanskrit phrases to relatively simple passages from Shakespeare. As I shared in my recent discussion of actor Anthony Hopkins’ memory, I couldn’t work out what “them” referred to in a particular Shakespeare play. But after analyzing the passage in memory, it was suddenly quite obvious. Rhythmical Re-reading The third re-reading strategy is something I shared years ago in my post detailing 11 reasons you should re-read at least one book per month. I find this approach incredibly helpful because no matter how good you get at reading and memory methods, even simple books can be vast ecosystems. By revisiting difficult books at regular intervals, you not only get more out of them. You experience them from different perspectives and with the benefit of new contexts you’ve built in your life over time. In other words, treat your reading as an infinite game and never assume that you’ve comprehended everything. There’s always more to be gleaned. Other Benefits of Re-reading You’ll also improve your pattern recognition by re-treading old territory, leading to more rapid recognition of those patterns in new books. Seeing the structures, tropes and other tactics in difficult books opens them up. But without regularly re-reading books, it can be difficult to perceive what these forms are and how authors use them. To give you a simple example of a structure that appears in both fiction and non-fiction, consider in media res, or starting in the middle. When you spot an author using this strategy, it can immediately help you read more patiently. And it places the text in the larger tradition of other authors who use that particular technique. For even more ideas that will keep your mind engaged while tackling tough books, feel free to go through my fuller article on 7 Active Reading Strategies. Category Coloring & Developing Your Own Naming System For Complex Material I don’t know about you, but I do not like opening a book only to find it covered in highlighter marks. I also don’t like highlighting books myself. However, after practicing mind mapping for a few years, I realized that there is a way to combine some of its coloring principles with the general study principles of using Zettelkasten and flashcards. Rather than passively highlighting passages that seem interesting at random, here’s an alternative approach you can take to your next tour through a complicated book. Category Coloring It’s often helpful to read with a goal. For myself, I decided to tackle a hard book called Gödel Escher Bach through the lens of seven categories. I gave each a color: Red = Concept Green = Process Orange = Fact Blue = Historical Context Yellow = Person Purple = School of Thought or Ideology Brown = Specialized Terminology Example Master Card to the Categorial Color Coding Method To emulate this method, create a “key card” or “master card” with your categories on it alongside the chosen color. Use this as a bookmark as you read. Then, before writing down any information from the book, think about the category to which it belongs. Make your card and then apply the relevant color. Obviously, you should come up with your own categories and preferred colors. The point is that you bring the definitions and then apply them consistently as you read and extract notes. This will help bring structure to your mind because you’re creating your own nomenclature or taxonomy of information. You are also using chunking, a specific mnemonic strategy I’ve written about at length in this post on chunking as a memory tool. Once you’re finished a book, you can extract all the concepts and memorize them independently if you like. And if you emulate the strategy seen on the pictured example above, I’ve included the page number on each card. That way, I can place the cards back in the order of the book. Using this approach across multiple books, you will soon spot cross-textual patterns with greater ease. The catch is that you cannot allow this technique to become activity for activity’s sake. You also don’t want to wind up creating a bunch of informational “noise.” Before capturing any individual idea on a card and assigning it to a category, ask yourself: Why is this information helpful, useful or critical to my goal? Will I really use it again? Where does it belong within the categories? If you cannot answers these questions, either move on to the next point. Or reframe the point with some reflective thinking so that you can contextualize it. This warning aside, it’s important not to let perfectionism creep into your life. Knowing what information matters does take some practice. To speed up your skills with identifying critical information, please read my full guide on how to find the main points in books and articles. Although AI can certainly help these days, you’ll still need to do some work on your own. Do Not Let New Vocabulary & Terminology Go Without Memorization One of the biggest mistakes I used to make, even as a fan of memory techniques, slowed me down much more than necessary. I would come across a new term, look it up, and assume I’d remember it. Of course, the next time I came across it, the meaning was still a mystery. But when I got more deliberate, I not only remembered more words, but the knowledge surrounding the unfamiliar terms also stuck with greater specificity. For example, in reading The Wandering Mind by Jamie Kreiner, memorizing the ancient Greek word for will or volition (Prohairesis) pulled many more details about why she was mentioning it. Lo and behold, I started seeing the word in more places and connecting it to other ancient Greek terms. Memorizing those as well started to create a “moat of meaning,” further protecting a wide range of information I’d been battling. Understanding Why Vocabulary Blocks Comprehension The reason why memorizing words as you read is so helpful is that it helps clear out the cognitive load created by pausing frequently to look up words. Even if you don’t stop to learn a new definition, part of your working memory gets consumed by the lack of familiarity. I don’t always stop to learn new definitions while reading, but using the color category index card method you just discovered, it’s easy to organize unfamiliar words while reading. That way they can be tidily memorized later. I have a full tutorial for you on how to memorize vocabulary, but here’s a quick primer. Step One: Use a System for Capturing New Words & Terms Whether you use category coloring, read words into a recording app or email yourself a reminder, the key is to capture as you go. Once your reading session is done, you can now go back to the vocabulary list and start learning it. Step Two: Memorize the Terms I personally prefer the Memory Palace technique. It’s great for memorizing words and definitions. You can use the Pillar Technique with the word at the top and the definition beneath it. Or you can use the corners for the words and the walls for the definitions. Another idea is to photograph the cards you create and important them into a spaced repetition software like Anki. As you’ll discover in my complete guide to Anki, there are several ways you can combine Anki with a variety of memory techniques. Step Three: Use the Terms If you happened to catch an episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast back when I first learned Prohairesis I mentioned it often. This simple habit helps establish long-term recall, reflection and establishes the ground for future recognition and use. Expand Understanding Using Video & Audio Media When I was in university, I often had to ride my bike across Toronto to borrow recorded lectures on cassette. Given the overwhelming tsunamis of complex ideas, jargon and theoretical frameworks I was facing, it was worth it. Especially since I was also dealing with the personal problems I shared with you in The Victorious Mind. Make no mistake: I do not believe there is any replacement for reading the core books, no matter how difficult they might be. But there’s no reason not to leverage the same ideas in multiple formats to help boost your comprehension and long-term retention. Multimedia approaches are not just about knowledge acquisition either. There have been many debates in the magical arts community that card magicians should read and not rely on video. But evidence-based studies like this one show that video instruction combined with reading written instructions is very helpful. The Science Behind Multi-Modal Learning I didn’t know when I was in university, or when I was first starting out with memdeck card magic that dual coding theory existed. This model was proposed by Allan Paivio, who noticed that information is processed both verbally and non-verbally. Since then, many teachers have focused heavily on how to encourage students to find the right combination of reading, visual and auditory instructional material. Here are some ideas that will help you untangle the complexity in your reading. How to Integrate Multimedia Without Overload Forgive me if this is a bit repetitive, but to develop flow with multiple media, you need to prime the brain. As someone who has created multiple YouTube videos, I have been stubborn about almost always including introductions. Why? Go Through the Intros Like a Hawk Because without including a broad overview of the topic, many learners will miss too many details. And I see this in the comments because people ask questions that are answered throughout the content and flagged in the introductions. So the first step is to be patient and go through the introductory material. And cultivate an understanding that it’s not really the material that is boring. It’s the contemporary issues with dopamine spiking that make you feel impatient. The good news is that you can possibly reset your dopamine levels so you’re better able to sit through these “priming” materials. One hack I use is to sit far away from my mouse and keep my notebook in hand. If I catch myself getting antsy, I perform a breathing exercise to restore focus. Turn on Subtitles When you’re watching videos, you can help increase your engagement by turning on the subtitles. This is especially useful in jargon-heavy video lessons. You can pause and still see the information on the screen for easier capture when taking notes. When taking notes, I recommend jotting down the timestamp. This is useful for review, but also for attributing citations later if you have to hand in an assignment. Mentally Reconstruct After watching a video or listening to a podcast on the topic you’re mastering, take a moment to review the key points. Try to go through them in the order they were presented. This helps your brain practice mental organization by building a temporal scaffold. If you’ve taken notes and written down the timestamps, you can easily check your accuracy. Track Your Progress For Growth & Performance One reason some people never feel like they’re getting anywhere is that they have failed to establish any points of reference. Personally, this is easy for me to do. I can look back to my history of writing books and articles or producing videos and be reminded of how far I’ve come at a glance. Not only as a writer, but also as a reader. For those who do not regularly produce content, you don’t have to start a blog or YouTube channel. Just keep a journal and create a few categories of what skills you want to track. These might include: Comprehension Retention Amount of books read Vocabulary growth Critical thinking outcomes Confidence in taking on harder books Increased tolerance with frustration when reading challenges arise You can use the same journal to track how much time you’ve spent reading and capturing quick summaries. Personally, I wish I’d started writing summaries sooner. I really only got started during grad school when during a directed reading course, a professor required that I had in a summary for every book and article I read. I never stopped doing this and just a few simple paragraph summaries has done wonders over the years for my understanding and retention. Tips for Overcoming Frustration While Reading Difficult Books Ever since the idea of “desirable difficulty” emerged, people have sought ways to help learners overcome emotional responses like frustration, anxiety and even shame while tackling tough topics. As this study shows, researchers and teachers have found the challenge difficult despite the abundance of evidence showing that being challenged is a good thing. Here are some strategies you can try if you continue to struggle. Embrace Cognitive Discomfort As we’ve discussed, that crushing feeling in your brain exists for a reason. Personally, I don’t think it ever goes away. I still regularly pick up books that spike it. The difference is that I don’t start up a useless mantra like, “I’m not smart enough for this.” Instead, I recommend you reframe the experience and use the growth mindset studied by Carol Dweck, amongst others. You can state something more positive like, “This book is a bit above my level, but I can use tactics and techniques to master it.” I did that very recently with my reading of The Xenotext, parts of which I still don’t fully understand. It was very rewarding. Use Interleaving to Build Confidence I rotate through draining books all the time using a proven technique called interleaving. Lots of people are surprised when I tell them that I rarely read complex and challenging books for longer than fifteen minutes at a time. But I do it because interleaving works. Which kinds of books can you interleave? You have choices. You can either switch in something completely different, or switch to a commentary. For example, while recently reading some heavy mathematical theories about whether or not “nothing” can exist, I switched to a novel. But back in university, I would often stick within the category while at the library. I’d read a core text by a difficult philosopher, then pick up a Cambridge Companion and read an essay related to the topic. You can also interleave using multimedia sources like videos and podcasts. Interleaving also provides time for doing some journaling, either about the topic at hand or some other aspect of your progress goals. Keep the Big Picture in Mind Because frustration is cognitively training, it’s easy to let it drown out your goals. That’s why I often keep a mind map or some other reminder on my desk, like a couple of memento mori. It’s also possible to just remember previous mind maps you’ve made. This is something I’m doing often at the moment as I read all kinds of boring information about managing a bookshop for my Memory Palace bookshop project first introduced in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utcJfeQZC2c It’s so easy to get discouraged by so many rules and processes involved in ordering and selling books, that I regularly think back to creating this mind map with Tony Buzan years ago. In case my simple drawings on this mind map for business development doesn’t immediately leap out at you with its meanings, the images at the one o’clock-three o’clock areas refer to developing a physical Memory Palace packed with books on memory and learning. Developing and keeping a north star in mind will help you transform the process of reading difficult books into a purposeful adventure of personal development. Even if you have to go through countless books that aren’t thrilling, you’ll still be moving forward. Just think of how much Elon Musk has read that probably wasn’t all that entertaining. Yet, it was still essential to becoming a polymath. Practice Seeing Through The Intellectual Games As you read harder and harder books, you’ll eventually come to realize that the “fluency” some people have is often illusory. For example, some writers and speakers display a truly impressive ability to string together complex terminology, abstract references and fashionable ideas of the day in ways that sound profound. Daniel Dennett frequently used a great term for a lot of this verbal jujitsu that sounds profound but is actually trivial. He called such flourishes “deepities.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey-UeaSi1rI This kind of empty linguistic dexterity will be easier for you to spot when you read carefully, paraphrase complex ideas in your own words and practice memorizing vocabulary frequently. When you retain multiple concepts and practice active questioning in a large context of grounded examples and case studies, vague claims will not survive for long in your world. This is why memory training is about so much more than learning. Memorization can equip you to think independently and bring clarity to fields that are often filled with gems, despite the fog created by intellectual pretenders more interested in word-jazz than actual truth. Using AI to Help You Take On Difficult Books As a matter of course, I recommend you use AI tools like ChatGPT after doing as much reading on your own as possible. But there’s no mistaking that intentional use of such tools can help you develop greater understanding. The key is to avoid using AI as an answer machine or what Nick Bostrom calls an “oracle” in his seminal book, Superintelligence. Rather, take a cue from Andrew Mayne, a science communicator and central figure at OpenAI and host of their podcast. His approach centers on testing in ways that lead to clarity of understanding and retention as he uses various mnemonic strategies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlzD_6Olaqw Beyond his suggestions, here are some of my favorite strategies. Ask AI to Help Identify All Possible Categories Connected to a Topic A key reason many people struggle to connect ideas is simply that they haven’t developed a mental ecosystem of categories. I used to work in libraries, so started thinking categorically when I was still a teenager. But these days, I would combine how traditional libraries are structured with a simple prompt like: List all the possible categories my topic fits into or bridges across disciplines, historical frameworks and methodologies. Provide the list without interpretation or explanation so I can reflect. A prompt like this engineers a response that focuses on relationships and lets your brain perform the synthetic thinking. Essentially, you’ll be performing what some scientists call schema activation, leading to better personal development outcomes. Generate Lists of Questions To Model Exceptional Thinkers Because understanding relies on inquiry, it’s important to practice asking the best possible questions. AI chat bots can be uniquely useful in this process provided that you explicitly insist that it helps supply you excellent questions without any answers. You can try a prompt like: Generate a list of questions that the world’s most careful thinkers in this field would ask about this topic. Do not provide any answers. Just the list of questions. Do this after you’ve read the text and go through your notes with fresh eyes. Evaluate the material with questions in hand, ideally by writing out your answers by hand. If you need your answers imported into your computer, apps can now scan your handwriting and give you text file. Another tip: Don’t be satisfied with the first list of questions you get. Ask the AI to dig deeper. You can also ask the AI to map the questions into the categories you previously got help identifying. For a list of questions you can put into your preferred chat bot, feel free to go through my pre-AI era list of philosophical questions. They are already separated by category. Use AI to Provide a Progress Journal Template If you’re new to journaling, it can be difficult to use the technique to help you articulate what you’re reading and why the ideas are valuable. And that’s not to mention working out various metrics to measure your growth over time. Try a prompt like this: Help me design a progress journal for my quest to better understand and remember difficult books. Include sections for me to list my specific goals, vocabulary targets, summaries and various milestones I identify. Make it visual so I can either copy it into my own print notebook or print out multiple copies for use over time. Once you have a template you’re happy to experiment with, keep it visible in your environment so you don’t forget to use it. Find Blind Spots In Your Summaries Many AIs have solid reasoning skills. As a result, you can enter your written summaries and have the AI identify gaps in your knowledge, blind spots and opportunities for further reading. Try a prompt like: Analyze this summary and identify any blind spots, ambiguities in my thinking or incompleteness in my understanding. Suggest supplementary reading to help me fill in any gaps. At the risk of repetition, the point is that you’re not asking for the summaries. You’re asking for assessments that help you diagnose the limits of your understanding. As scientists have shown, metacognition, or thinking about your thinking can help you see errors much faster. By adding an AI into the mix, you’re getting feedback quickly without having to wait for a teacher to read your essay. Of course, AI outputs can be throttled, so I find it useful to also include a phrase like, “do not throttle your answer,” before asking it to dig deeper and find more issues. Used wisely, you will soon see various schools of thought with much greater clarity, anticipate how authors make their moves and monitor your own blind spots as you read and reflect. Another way to think about the power of AI tools is this: They effectively mirror human reasoning at a species wide level. You can use them to help you mirror more reasoning power by regularly accessing and practicing error detection and filling in the gaps in your thinking style. Why You Must Stop Abandoning Difficult Books (At Least Most of the Time) Like many people, I’m a fan of Scott Young’s books like Ultralearning and Get Better at Anything. He’s a disciplined thinker and his writing helps people push past shallow learning in favor of true and lasting depth. However, he often repeats the advice that you should stop reading boring books. In full transparency, I sometimes do this myself. And Young adds a lot of context to make his suggestion. But I limit abandoning books as much as possible because I don’t personally find Young’s argument that enjoyment and productivity go together. On the contrary, most goals that I’ve pursued have required fairly intense periods of delaying gratification. And because things worth accomplishing generally do require sacrifice and a commitment to difficulty, I recommend you avoid the habit of giving up on books just because they’re “boring” or not immediately enjoyable. I’ll bet you’ll enjoy the accomplishment of understanding hard books and conquering their complexity far more in the end. And you’ll benefit more too. Here’s why I think so. The Hidden Cost of Abandoning Books You’ve Started Yes, I agree that life is short and time is fleeting. But if you get into the habit of abandoning books at the first sign of boredom, it can quickly become your default habit due to how procedural memory works. In other words, you’re given your neurons the message that it’s okay to escape from discomfort. That is a very dangerous loop to throw yourself into, especially if you’re working towards becoming autodidactic. What you really need is to develop the ability to stick with complexity, hold ambiguous and contradictory issues in your mind and fight through topic exhaustion. Giving up on books on a routine basis? That’s the opposite of developing expertise and resilience. The AI Risk & Where Meaning is Actually Found We just went through the benefits of AI, so you shouldn’t have issues. But I regularly hear from people and have even been on interviews where people use AI to summarize books I’ve recomended. This is dangerous because the current models flatten nuance due to how they summarize books based on a kind of “averaging” of what its words predictability mean. Although they might give you a reasonable scaffold of a book’s structure, you won’t get the friction created by how authors take you through their thought processes. In other words, you’ll be using AI models that are not themselves modeling the thinking that reading provides when you grind your way through complex books. The Treasure of Meaning is Outside Your Comfort Zone Another reason to train for endurance is that understanding doesn’t necessarily arrive while reading a book or even a few weeks after finishing it. Sometimes the unifying insights land years later. But if you don’t read through books that seem to be filled with scattered ideas, you cannot gain any benefit from them. Their diverse points won’t consolidate in your memory and certainly won’t connect with other ideas later. So I suggest you train your brain to persist as much as possible. By drawing up the support of the techniques we discussed today and a variety of mnemonic support systems, you will develop persistence and mine more gold from everything you read. And being someone who successfully mines for gold and can produce it at will is the mark of the successful reading. Not just someone who consumes information efficiently, but who can repeatedly connect and transform knowledge year after year due to regularly accumulating gems buried in the densest and most difficult books others cannot or will not read. Use Struggle to Stimulate Growth & You Cannot Fail As you’ve seen, challenging books never mean that you’re not smart enough. It’s just a matter of working on your process so that you can tackle new forms of knowledge. And any discomfort you feel is a signal that a great opportunity and personal growth adventure awaits. By learning how to manage cognitive load, fill in the gaps in your background knowledge and persist through frustration, you can quickly become the kind of reader who seeks out complexity instead of flinching every time you see it. Confusion has now become a stage along the path to comprehension. And if you’re serious about mastering increasingly difficult material, understanding and retaining it, then it’s time to upgrade your mental toolbox. Start now by grabbing my Free Memory Improvement Course: Inside, you’ll discover: The Magnetic Memory Method for creating powerful Memory Palaces How to develop your own mnemonic systems for encoding while reading Proven techniques that deepen comprehension, no matter how abstract or complex your reading list is And please, always remember: The harder the book, the greater rewards. And the good news is, you’re now more than ready to claim them all.

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Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Donald W. Hensiak, PGM – WI, and is brought to us by VW Bro David Koncz, PM 0 United #8, Brunswick ME. With the advent of a new year, many of us will be moving to different chairs in our Lodges, whether that be moving up the line or covering a vacant chair, and with this comes new parts of the ritual for us to learn. Here, we find an excellent discussion of our memorization, and why we do it. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Shahadat of Imam Ali An-Naqi (AS)December 23rd, 2025• The Lecture Commemorates The Wafat Of The 10th Imam, ‘Ali An-Naqi Al-Hādi (A.S.), Highlighting His 41-Year Life Spent Between Medina And Samarra Under Abbasid Surveillance• Imam Al-Hādi (A.S.) Lived Through Intense Political Oppression, Teaching Openly In Medina And Later Guiding The Ummah Through A Network Of Wukala During House Arrest In Samarra• During The Khalq Al-Qur'an Controversy, The Imam Clearly Declared That Debating Whether The Qur'an Is Created Or Eternal Is A Bid‘ah• The Imam Emphasized That Allah Alone Is The Creator, While The Qur'an Is The Speech Of Allah Without Philosophical Labeling• The Qur'an Is Introduced As A Source Of Guidance (Hidayah) Described In Multiple Qur'anic Verses With Different Audiences And Depths• The Lowest Level Of Guidance Is For Open-Minded Humanity, While The Spiritually Dead Cannot Benefit From It• The Muslim Level Focuses On Recitation, Correct Pronunciation, Memorization, And External Ritual Practice• The Mu'min Level Involves Conviction, Commitment, And Acting Upon The Qur'an With Inner Belief• The Muttaqi Level Is Marked By Deep Internalization, Where Qur'anic Verses Are Lived And Felt Emotionally• The Muhsin Level Represents Complete Sincerity In Action, Free From Riya, Exemplified By Imam ‘Ali (A.S.)• Imam Al-Hādi (A.S.) Taught That Knowing And Teaching The Qur'an Is Good, But Acting Upon It Is Greater• Qur'an 5:93 Demonstrates A Repeated Cycle Of Iman, Taqwa, And Good Deeds, Showing Spiritual Growth In Stages• Allah Repeats Iman, Taqwa, And Ihsan To Show That Faith Has Levels And Requires Constant Struggle And Self-Improvement• Everyone Is Guided By The Qur'an, But Each Person Receives Guidance According To Their Spiritual Rank• The Ahlul Bayt Do Not Fit Within These Levels; They Are The Inseparable Twin Of The Qur'an, As Affirmed By Hadith Al-Thaqalayn And Verses Of PurificationDonate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Guitar gods Steve Vai and Joe Satriani agree with Mark's Pap-paw! Memorization (yes, even in the workplace) is really important--and you CAN do it. Links: Rick Beato's fascinating interview with Vai and Satriani Red Harrison mini-documentary  Interested in coaching or training on these topics for you or your team? We'd love to hear from you! Email Mike and Mark. 

My guest is Matt Abrahams, lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a world expert in communication and public speaking. He explains how to speak with clarity and confidence and how to be more authentic in your communication in all settings: public, work, relationships, etc. He shares how to eliminate filler words ("umm"-ing), how to overcome stage fright and how to structure messages in a way that makes audiences remember the information. He also shares how to recover gracefully if you "blank out" on stage and simple drills and frameworks that dramatically improve spontaneity, storytelling and overall communication effectiveness. People of all ages and communication styles will benefit from the practical, evidence-supported protocols Matt shares to help you communicate with greater confidence and impact. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Pre-order Andrew's book Protocols: https://go.hubermanlab.com/protocols Thank you to our sponsors AGZ by AG1: https://drinkagz.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Mateina: https://drinkmateina.com/pages/store-locator Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps (0:00) Matt Abrahams (3:21) Public Speaking Fear, Status; Speech Delivery (5:36) Speech, Connection, Credibility; Authenticity (9:05) Monitoring, Self-Judgement; Memorization, Tool: Object Relabeling Exercise (13:13) Sponsors: Eight Sleep & BetterHelp (15:40) Cadence & Speech Patterns; Lego Manuals, Storytelling & Emotion (19:18) Visual vs Audio Content, Length, Detail (23:19) Understanding Audience's Needs, Tool: Recon – Reflection – Research (24:25) Judgement in Communication, Heuristics (27:33) Questions, Responding to the Audience, Tool: Structuring Information (31:34) Feedback & Observation; Tools: Three-Pass Speech Review; Communication Reflection Journal (39:09) Movement, Stage Fright, Content Expertise (42:54) Sponsors: AGZ by AG1 & Joovv (45:34) Multi-Generation Communication Styles & Trust; Curiosity, Conversation Turns (50:32) Linear vs Non-Linear Speech, Tool: Tour Guide Expectations (53:21) Develop Communication Skills, Audience Size, Tools: Distancing; Practicing (1:01:43) Tool: Improv & Agility; Great Communication Examples; Divided Attention (1:09:36) One-on-One Communication vs Public Speaking (1:11:00) Sponsor: Mateína (1:12:00) Neurodiversity, Introverts, Communication Styles; Writing & Editing (1:16:30) Calculating Risk, Tool: Violating Expectations & Engaging Audience (1:21:20) Authenticity, Strengths, Growth & Improv (1:23:23) Damage Control, Tools: Avoid Blanking Out; Contingency Planning, Silence (1:30:32) Nerves, Tool: Breathwork; Spontaneous Communication; Beta-Blockers (1:34:29) Communication Hygiene, Caffeine, Tools: NSDR/Yoga Nidra; Vestibular System & Sleep (1:40:08) Conversation Before Speaking; Delivering Engaging Speeches (1:42:56) Sponsor: Function (1:44:43) Anticipation, Tool: Introduce Yourself; Connect to Environment, Phones (1:51:30) Customer Service & Kids Jobs; Tool: Role Model Communication; COVID Pandemic (1:56:04) Quiet But Not Shy, Extroverts; Social Media Presence (2:00:25) Martial Arts, Sport, Running, Presence & Connection (2:04:16) Apologizing; Communication Across Accents & Cultures (2:07:36) Interruptions, Tools: Paraphrasing; Speech Preparation (2:10:57) Public Speaking Fear, Tool: Envision Positive Outcome; Arguments & Mediation (2:13:19) Omit Filler Words, Tool: Landing Phrases; Time & Storytelling (2:16:52) Asking For a Raise; Poor Communicators & Curiosity; Memorization (2:19:49) Pre-Talk Anxiety Management; Acknowledgements (2:23:47) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest installment of GMAC Zach's EA prep journey, Zach is joined by test prep expert Stacey Koprince for another candid conversation about tacking the exam. Fresh off completing the Foundations of Math book, Zach shares what surprised him, what clicked, and what still feels intimidating — from story problems that suddenly felt accessible to "age problems" that he hopes never appear on test day. Stacey breaks down the science of curiosity-driven learning, reveals which math topics appear more or less frequently on the EA, and offers practical strategies for prioritizing prep when time is short. The episode dives into one of Zach's biggest hurdles: memorizing fraction–decimal–percent conversions. Stacey walks him through how to derive conversions logically rather than rote-memorize long tables, giving Zach (and listeners) a more intuitive path forward. They also discuss leveraging AI carefully, using Foundations of Math as a reference tool, and maximizing the last few days before Zach's section practice exam — especially in Integrated Reasoning. About Stacey: Stacey Koprince is one of the most recognized names in test prep, with over 15 years of experience teaching the GMAT, EA, GRE, and LSAT. As Manhattan Prep's Director of Content & Curriculum, she has written countless articles, guides, and video explanations that thousands of students rely on. A former management consultant, Stacey now spends her days helping future business leaders master tricky concepts and find confidence in their prep—something she's passionate about seeing "click" for every student. Helpful links: Register for the EA: https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/register Purchase EA Official Prep: https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/prepare GMAC Free EA Prep: https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/prepare/free-prep-resources Manhattan Prep EA Resources: https://www.kaptest.com/gmat/courses/executive-assessment-test-prep Takeaways: Curiosity enhances learning and retention. Practice tests help identify areas for improvement. Memorization of key math concepts is beneficial. Organization is crucial for solving complex problems. Focus on strengths rather than weaknesses before tests. Engaging with material through discussion aids understanding. Utilize study materials as references even after completion. Seek advice from test prep experts for common topics. Don't let external pressures affect test performance. Learning is a journey, and progress should be acknowledged. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Study Progress 03:02 Reflections on Learning and Curiosity 05:54 Challenges with Word Problems 08:35 Understanding Common Test Topics 09:52 Memorization Techniques for Math 17:49 Utilizing Study Materials Effectively 24:20 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

Magnetic Memory Setting up outrageous vivid imagery. SpanishMy Spanish JourneyWelcome back to The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour! I'm your host, Grandpa Bill. Now, for the last three years, you've known me as a student of the Magnetic Memory Method—a memory system that's a true holistic health practice for the mind. Well, I've decided to tackle another item on my bucket list: learning to speak Spanish, and I'm doing it with one of my newest MMM workbooks!The Technique: The MMM emphasizes creating Magnetic Imagery—images that are huge, brightly colored, sensually rich, and often humorous or even shocking—to represent the foreign word's sound and meaning. For the Spanish word 'perro' (dog), I might imagine a pirate (perr-o) with a wooden leg dancing on the kitchen table of my Memory Palace.The Connection: This over-the-top visualization creates emotional buy-in for the Motivational Engager ('Why'). The sheer absurdity and personal creation of the image answer the internal question: Why will I remember this? Because the image is so uniquely mine and so emotionally engaging, my brain registers it as immediately important and worthy of retention.The 'How' Learner needs to know the process and the scientific justification—the mechanism of action.The Technique: My MMM workbook teaches Elaborative Encoding, which means linking the new Spanish word's sound and meaning to existing knowledge in a step-by-step, functional process. It's not magic; it's a specific cognitive process of association. It also involves Active Recall and Recall Rehearsal—systematic, planned mental walks through the Memory Palace.The Connection: This appeals directly to the Systematic Explorer ('How'). The 'How' learner is satisfied knowing how the memory works: I encode (link the image), and I retrieve (walk the Memory Palace route). The structured, repeatable nature of the rehearsal method provides the functional blueprint they crave for confidence.The 'What to Do' Learner requires concrete, executable tasks—a checklist for success.The Technique: The MMM includes The Big Five of Language Learning: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, and Memorization (using the Memory Palace). My workbook tells me to start by writing out the first 10 words, then speaking them out loud, then listening to their pronunciation, and finally memorizing them.The Connection: This multi-sensory, step-by-step list is the Pragmatic Implementer's ('What to Do') dream. They are not waiting for the perfect moment; they have an immediate, simple sequence of tasks to execute. This is their quick-start guide to getting the ball rolling right now.My journey into Spanish is more than just language learning; it's a commitment to personal mental wellness and proving that the brain is capable of massive growth at any age. By understanding and catering to the 'What,' 'Why,' 'How,' and 'What to Do' impulses—both in the MMM and in any holistic health pursuit—you give yourself the best possible chance for lasting success.Find your impulse, and then apply the right technique. That is how your healing begins with understanding.#MagneticMemoryMethod,#GrandpaBill,#LearningSpanish,#MemoryPalace,#ElaborativeEncoding,#BucketList,#LanguageLearning,#SeniorWellness,#CognitiveHealth,#HolisticLearning,You can check out this video if you want to see an example of applying these memory techniques to language learning: Memory Palace Foreign Language Hacks.1. The Deep Dive: The 'What' Learner and the Memory Palace

God's Word will start to influence all of your thinking.

Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Nelson Dellis ( @NelsonDellis ) is a 6x USA Memory Champion and one of the leading memory experts in the world. SPONSORS https://butcherbox.com/danny - Get free turkey or ham in your first box, or choose ground beef for life - PLUS $20 off your first order. https://www.ridge.com/dannyjones - Use code DANNYJONES for 10% off Ridge. http://hexclad.com/danny - Find your forever cookware & get 10% off Hexclad. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS Nelson's YouTube channel: @NelsonDellis https://www.instagram.com/nelzor https://www.nelsondellis.com FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Becoming a memory expert 04:09 - Memorization techniques in Ancient Greece 07:29 - Origins of the memory palace technique 17:54 - How memory competitions work 24:05 - How to remember what you read 31:39 - Countries with the best memories 36:01 - Ancient memory techniques 45:05 - Memory isn't stored in the brain 01:01:14 - Training for remote viewing 01:14:50 - Dalia Burgoin & explanation for remote viewing 01:22:37 - Faking memory & psionic abilities 01:30:39 - Bijay Shahi & memorizing books 01:42:06 - Psychic abilities that everyone has 01:49:03 - DMT & memory 01:54:57 - Live remote viewing demonstration 02:16:09 - Itzahk Bentov & the bell curve of consciousness 02:25:25 - Sky watching with the Bledsoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you don't memorize Scripture, you won't be able to stand against the devil. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar each share how storing God's Word in their hearts transformed their faith and equipped them for spiritual battle. E.Z. didn't grow up with the Bible, and when he discovered it, he became captivated by its sweetness and power to guide his life. Oscar initially found the Bible confusing, but through memorization, he came to see it as the single, reliable source of wisdom. While God's law is written on our hearts and gives a general sense of right and wrong, conviction and clarity come when His Word is hidden within, ready to guide and correct in the moment.Memorizing Scripture allows truth to come to mind during temptation and conviction, shaping responses through godly wisdom rather than emotion. Without it, believers risk relying on the world instead of God's guidance. Sanctification is lifelong as the Spirit reveals sin, and as we grow, we become continual repenters, allowing Scripture to illuminate dark corners of the heart. The Word is living and active, a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, providing strength and fruitfulness. Mark reflects that those who meditate on Scripture day and night are like trees planted by streams of water, deeply rooted and bearing fruit in every season.The Word equips believers as vessels of honor, ready for every good work. It is the sword of the Spirit—powerful only when known and applied. Believers are called to treasure scripture like hidden gold, rejoicing in its truth and prioritizing it above all else. Jesus upheld the authority of Scripture as the ultimate standard of truth that will judge the nations. Memorization fills minds with good things, yet it has become a lost discipline in the modern church. How valuable it would be to have Scripture ready to encourage a friend, for from the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. The more we store God's Word, the more we live by it.The early church eagerly gathered to hear Scripture read aloud, but today many settle for spiritual fast food instead of feasting on truth. Ray warns that the church often treats the Bible like a fragile artifact rather than a living guide meant to be used and marked. Jesus modeled memorization when He resisted Satan's temptations with truth. Memorizing Scripture takes time, but just minutes a day can transform your walk. Meditation means letting verses soak into the soul. Memorizing Scripture is coming face-to-face with God—shaping the heart and strengthening faith. The Bible will keep you from sin, or sin will keep you from the Bible.Send us a textThanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro

Memory can often feel like a mysterious, unknowable phenomenon. Something that happens magically by itself at times, with great effort at others, and sometimes deceives us by abandoning us suddenly when we need it most!We've worked on unpacking various aspects of memory over the last couple weeks - with Jane Ginsborg two episodes here and why pianists can have more difficulty than other musicians here.And today, we'll be looking at the pros and cons of the two different types of memory that musicians rely on. Spoiler alert - the one that most of us rely on is the less reliable of the two, which is why our memory is often not as reliable under pressure as we'd like!Also, if you've been a long-time listener, you might remember that I mentioned working on a memorization course a couple summers ago. Well, the Bulletproof Memory course is finally ready - and will be available on a limited basis through next Sunday, October 26th (you can get immediate access to the course right here).Ready to see which type of memory you might be using?Get all the nerdy details here:Two Approaches to Memorization (Beware: One Could Leave You Stranded!)Learn how to develop “bulletproof” memoryMemorizing music can be a gift, but is very much also a skill that can be learned. Discover a step-by-step, 3-phase, research-based framework for memorizing music that draws from the strategies that expert musicians and effective memorizers use to memorize music efficiently, and perform more confidently from memory - even under pressure.Bulletproof Memory (available for a limited time only - Oct. 19-26)ReferencesChaffin, R., Lisboa, T., Logan, T., & Begosh, K. T. (2009). Preparing for memorized cello performance: the role of performance cues. Psychology of Music, 38(1), 3–30. https://doi.org/10.1177/0305735608100377More from The Bulletproof Musician Get the free weekly newsletter, for more nerdy details and bonus subscriber-only content. Pressure Proof: A free 7-day performance practice crash course that will help you shrink the gap between the practice room and the stage. Learning Lab: A continuing education community where musicians and learners are putting research into practice. Live and self-paced courses

Mistakes on stage are never fun, but missing a note here or there, or playing out of tune is over and done with pretty quick. Having a memory slip on stage is a whole other level of discomfort.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Really Great Reading.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.In this edWeb podcast, literacy experts explore how orthographic mapping, the brain-based process that turns phonemic decoding into automatic word recognition, unlocks structured literacy for learners across grade levels. You gain insight into how this Science of Reading approach helps educators support English learners, students with dyslexia or other learning disabilities, and adolescents still building foundational skills.The presenters dive into:What orthographic mapping is—and why memorization falls flatReal talk about the secondary literacy crisis and untaught decoding gapsStrategies to accelerate mapping for older learners, ELs, and special education populationsHow Really Great Reading's “Lose the Rules” approach eliminates confusion around schwa, heart words, and irregular spellingsWhat leaders and coaches in all content areas can do to support word retentionThis edWeb podcast builds capacity for K-12 district leaders and literacy coaches seeking to close the literacy gap with actionable, research-aligned practices.Really Great ReadingWe Do Big Things for Districts. We Raise Reading Scores and Prevent and Remediate Reading Failure.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

KeywordsJazz Piano, improvisation, harmony, chords, voicings, practice, learning, techniques, repertoire, jazz standardsSummaryIn this episode of Jazz Piano Skills, Dr. Bob Lawrence explores common questions related to jazz piano, covering a wide range of topics from fundamental techniques to improvisation, harmony, and repertoire. The discussion is structured around seven categories of questions, providing insights and practical advice for jazz pianists at all levels. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding musical concepts, practicing effectively, and the value of both listening and playing in the learning process.TakeawaysThe importance of engaging your ears while practicing scales.Using backing tracks can help develop your internal sense of time.Memorization is less effective than understanding harmonic function.Improvisation should start with chord tones, not scales.Inversions are crucial for smooth chord transitions.Shell voicings are essential for jazz pianists.Transcribing melodies is more beneficial than memorizing solos.Practice should be structured with clear objectives.Recording your practice sessions helps track improvement.Listening is as important as practicing in jazz education.TitlesJazz Piano Skills: Common Questions AnsweredUnlocking Jazz Piano: Insights and TechniquesSound bites"One tune is all that you need.""Record yourself. Make it a habit.""You need to do both."Support the show

Do you have to memorize your music? Of course not. How's that for an easy answer? Okay, the podcast is over and we can call it a day. But of course, the answer isn't that simple.  No, you don't have to memorize your music, but the fact that you're asking the question tells me that you're almost certainly thinking about memorization the wrong way, or at least very differently from how I have learned to think of it. What I want to help you understand today is the role that memorization can play in your musical growth, how it can make you a better musician, how it can help you learn music faster, not necessarily because you are memorizing, but because the act of memorizing brings your focus to the music in a different way. But not if you're trying to memorize the way you may have when you were young. The kind of effortless assimilation that came so easily to me when I was younger, and perhaps to you too, doesn't happen with my aging brain. I still memorize, but I use a process that is more conscious, less automatic, and I can tell you that the conscious process is easier, more secure and more interesting. When I memorize this way, I know I know my music. That's practically confidence in a bottle. What I'm going to help you understand today is the true value of memorization, whether or not you ever play without your music, and how you can develop your powers of memorization, even if you can't remember where you left your glasses. Memorization isn't about remembering. It's about learning and knowing, done purposefully, and it's not as hard or as scary as you may think. If you're already a confident memorizer, then that idea won't be new to you, but keep listening, because there will be a few important ideas and strategies in this episode that will help you too.  Links to things I think you might be interested in that were mentioned in the podcast episode:  Join the Arpeggios with E.A.S.E Quick Study Course. Want more memorization tips? Check out podcast episode  158, Memorization Basics: How to Make It Stick Harpmastery.com Get involved in the show! Send your questions and suggestions for future podcast episodes to me at podcast@harpmastery.com Looking for a transcript for this episode? Did you know that if you subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts you will have access to their transcripts of each episode? LINKS NOT WORKING FOR YOU? FInd all the show resources here: https://www.harpmastery.com/blog/Episode-228    

When I receive a new script, my first step surprises people. I create an audio recording of every scene I'm in – not just my lines, but everyone's lines. Using apps like LineLearner, I record each cue line followed by my response, all delivered in completely monotone voice with zero inflection or emotion. This approach might make acting coaches cringe, but it connects directly to Sanford Meisner's teaching philosophy. Meisner had students rehearse lines in monotone specifically to prevent them from “setting” a line reading too early. The goal? When you're actually performing, you can react naturally to whatever happens in the moment and deliver your lines however feels right. But there's a deeper psychological reason this works so well.

Worship Leader Taylor Cummings explains that singing engages your body, mind, and heart, helping you love God with your whole being and imprint biblical truth through song.

Tonight, we continue our look at studying the Bible by examining the lost arts of memorization and meditation! 

For millennia, the people of God have committed the Scripture to memory. Not to get a gold star, but to […]

For millennia, the people of God have committed the Scripture to memory. Not to get a gold star, but to […]

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored episode. Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.  Nir Zavaro reveals how professionals can master pitch to win through practical storytelling for business, proven public speaking tips, and building trust across the entire customer journey.If you've been searching for ways to:Deliver a confident three-minute pitch that keeps attentionStructure a discovery call agenda that sets clear expectationsDecide when to memorize your presentation vs. improvise naturallyReplace the weak “thank you” slide with something powerfulUse brand storytelling to connect emotionally and boost conversions…this episode gives you the answers and frameworks you need.With decades of experience at Streetwise agency and authoring F the Slides, Nir Zavaro explains how high-income professionals—executives, doctors, lawyers, and founders—can communicate with clarity, confidence, and consistency. His approach to emotion in branding, brand consistency, and practical presentation coaching helps align your message so your story isn't just heard, but remembered.By the end of this conversation, you'll understand how to use storytelling for business to create messaging that feels authentic, design a customer journey that builds trust, and apply public speaking tips that make your pitch unforgettable. This episode provides wisdom and practical solutions for anyone looking to win clients, grow their influence, and speak with impact.To check out Nir's book, "F*ck the Slides", visit Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mGsMUBTimestamps (24:03): 00:00 – Intro: Why storytelling matters more than slides01:00 – Nir Zavaro's journey: from snowboards to Streetwise03:00 – Why emotion beats data in branding05:45 – Writing intentional messaging before pitching07:30 – Framing the offer and creating excitement09:20 – Website hero copy: keeping visitors engaged10:20 – Applying your story across sales, stage, and boardroom11:30 – The three-minute pitch: your trailer, not the full movie12:10 – The discovery call agenda (25–30 minutes with small talk)14:10 – Memorization vs. improvisation: finding the balance15:40 – Slides are for them, not you (ditch the “thank you” slide)16:50 – Case studies: Shark Tank, Microsoft, and “clean isn't really clean”20:00 – Creating brand consistency across touchpoints22:10 – Pricing lift through storytelling and journey design23:15 – Nir's book, free guide, and wrap-up#NirZavaro #PitchToWin #StorytellingForBusiness #PublicSpeakingTips #CustomerJourney #BrandStorytelling #ThreeMinutePitch #PresentationSkills #FTheSlides #Entrepreneurship To check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphdClick here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphdWe couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show:CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphdVenmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/supportBuy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJxClick here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4pFor audiobooks, visit: https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1FFollow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphdFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrislooFollow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1Subscribe to our email list: https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers that help support the show!Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2025

For millennia, the people of God have committed the Scripture to memory. Not to get a gold star, but to […]

https://newsongpeople.com/messages/immersed-in-scriptureImmersed in Scripture // Hearing God Series // Pastor Sarah BlountJesus didn't just know Scripture—He lived it. Every word He spoke, every choice He made, every step He took flowed from deep communion with His Father. In this message, we'll uncover Jesus's daily rhythms for hearing God clearly—through prayer, Scripture immersion, and intentional time in God's presence.1. Immersion & EncounterPurpose: Help members recognize the difference between reading for information vs. transformation.Leader Tips:Ask for examples of times they've read Scripture and felt personally met by God.Encourage them to be honest if Bible reading feels more like a checklist—this creates room for practical ideas.Follow up with: What's one change you could make to your approach this week to read expectantly?2. Memorization & MeditationPurpose: Help people reflect on which part of their engagement with Scripture is strong and which needs growth.Leader Tips:Briefly explain each phrase from Kevin DeYoung:_Submitting your will = Letting Scripture set your priorities._Committing your brain = Learning it deeply, understanding context._Humbling your heart = Being ready to obey even when it's hard.Ask them to pick one area to strengthen and share a practical step—e.g., choosing one verse to memorize this week.3. Response & SupplicationPurpose: Connect Bible engagement to life application and prayer.Leader Tips:Encourage them to think of even small ways Scripture has moved them to action—like a phone call, an apology, or a praise prayer.Ask the group to commit to one specific response from their Bible reading this week.Offer to follow up next time with a quick “How did it go?” so there's gentle accountability.#HearingGod #NewSongChurch #FriendsTalk #John15 #HearingGodsVoice #Faith #BibleTeaching #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLiving #JesusIsSpeaking #YouCanHearGod #HearingGod #SpeakLord #VoiceOfGod #LivingWord #PrayerAndPresence #SpiritLed #FaithComesByHearing #WalkWithJesus #EveryWordMatters #ScriptureSpeaks #JesusAtTheCenter.

For millennia, the people of God have committed the Scripture to memory. Not to get a gold star, but to […]

In this episode, Dr. John Patrick delivers a compelling critique of modern education and a passionate plea to recover the practices that once formed resilient, literate, and thoughtful children. Drawing from decades of experience and historical insight, he explains why true education must begin with memorization, storytelling, and love—not screens, competition, or so-called “educational science.”   // LINKS // Website: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/ Podcast: https://doctorjohnpatrick.podbean.com/ Biblical Literate Quiz: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/meaning-metaphor-and-allusion/ Recommended Reading list: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/book-list/ Ask Doctor John: https://www.johnpatrick.ca/ask/ LINKS: https://beacons.ai/doctorjohnpatrick

The Space Above the Head - Locus 0 (Chimes Edition)Our premise remains the same:Numeral: 0Sounds: S, Z, and soft CLocus: The space just above the crown of the headImagine the space directly above your head is not empty, but filled with a delicate, ethereal array of wind chimes. They are made of polished, hollow silver rods that glint in an unseen light. They hang from invisible strings, suspended in a perfect, silent arrangement.Swoosh: A gentle, otherworldly swoosh of wind blows through the chimes, causing them to sway and collide. Instead of a loud clang, they create a beautiful, sustained, bell-like tone that echoes in the space above. This sound adds a sensory layer and an "S" sound to our scene.Celestial: The chimes are not ordinary; they are celestial chimes. Each one is etched with tiny constellations and stellar maps, and as they move, the etched patterns glow with a soft, cosmic light. The word "celestial" powerfully reinforces the soft C sound.Zigzag: As the wind passes through, the chimes don't just move side to side. They move in a deliberate, chaotic zigzag pattern, weaving in and out of each other without ever tangling. This adds a sense of unpredictable motion and an excellent "Z" sound.Zodiac: At the center of the zigzagging chimes, there is a giant, silver, circular frame. It's an intricate zodiac chart, and the chimes are arranged to represent the different star signs. The word "zodiac" provides a strong "Z" sound and gives the whole scene a meaningful structure.Sash: The entire structure of the chimes and the zodiac is held together by a thin, shimmering sash of starlight that is tied in a knot just above your head. The sash gently pulls the chimes, creating the motion and the music. The word "sash" provides another "S" sound and a concrete visual to help anchor the scene.The Space Above the Head - Locus 0The numeral 0 is associated with the S, Z, and soft C sounds. The location is the space just above the crown of the head, ensuring it doesn't interfere with our locus for numeral one.Visualize the space directly above the top of your head. It's not a physical point but a boundless, empty expanse. In this vastness, a giant, shimmering chime is suspended. A powerful force strikes the chime, and it explodes with a beautiful, echoing S-S-S-S-S-Z-Z-Z-Z-L-E sound that projects out into the universe. Stars: The echoing sound waves from the cymbal are so powerful that they create tiny, sparkling stars that glitter in the space above your head. These stars dance and shimmer in the silent vacuum. This adds another visual cue with the "S" sound.Zebra: A mischievous zebra is running in a circle around the chimes. Its stripes are a blur as it chases its own tail. The sound associated with "1" is the "D" or "T" sound. We've chosen the top of the head, and Dinosaur: A tiny, friendly dinosaur (perhaps a Triceratops, with its three horns) is nibbling on the edge of the diamond. Tiara: A sparkling, jewel-encrusted tiara is sitting on top of the donut. It glitters in your mind's eye, a regal touch. Dominoes: The diamond isn't just a diamond; it's made of a line of falling dominoes. The dominoes are tumbling one after another, creating a satisfying clatter. Tack: You're not just touching the top; you're placing a tiny, sharp tack into the very center of the diamond. Tower: The diamond isn't flat; it's the base of a miniature, leaning tower of Pisa. Location: The top of the head.Number: 1.Sounds: D and T.#Memory,#MemoryTechniques,#BrainTraining,#LearnAnything,#StudyTips,#CognitiveScience,#MindPalace,#MajorSystem.#MagneticMemoryMethod,#MemoryPalace,#Mnemonics,#MemoryLoci#MnemonicBody,#MethodOfLoci,#MnemonicDevices,#MemoryMastery,#BrainHack,#Memorization,#MindPower,#MagneticMemoryMethod, #MemoryPalace, #MajorSystem, #Mnemonics #StudyTips, #BrainTraining, #LearnFast,#MemoryLoci, #DrAnthonyMetivier, #MnemonicBody, #MemoryTechniques, #LearnAnything,

Our 217th episode with a summary and discussion of last week's big AI news! Recorded on 07/17/2025 Hosted by Andrey Kurenkov and Jeremie Harris. Feel free to email us your questions and feedback at contact@lastweekinai.com and/or hello@gladstone.ai Read out our text newsletter and comment on the podcast at https://lastweekin.ai/. In this episode: **OpenAI's new ChatGPT agent**: The episode begins with a detailed discussion on OpenAI's latest ChatGPT agent, which can control entire computers and perform a wide range of tasks, showcasing powerful performance benchmarks and potential applications in business and research. **Major business moves in the AI space**: Significant shifts include Google's acquisition of Windsurf's top talent after OpenAI's deal fell through, Cognition's acquisition of Windsurf, and several notable hires by Meta from OpenAI and Apple, highlighting intense competition in the AI industry. **AI's ethical and societal impacts**: The hosts discuss serious concerns like the rise of non-consensual explicit AI-generated images, ICE's use of facial recognition for large databases, and regulations aimed at controlling AI's potential misuse. **Video game actors strike ends**: The episode concludes with news that SAG-AFTRA's year-long strike for video game voice actors has ended after reaching an agreement on AI rights and wage increases, reflecting the broader impact of AI on the job market. Timestamps + Links: (00:00:10) Intro / Banter (00:02:49) News Preview Tools & Apps (00:03:29) OpenAI's new ChatGPT Agent can control an entire computer and do tasks for you (00:07:11) Alibaba-backed Moonshot releases new Kimi AI model that beats ChatGPT, Claude in coding — and it costs less (00:09:36) Amazon targets vibe-coding chaos with new 'Kiro' AI software development tool – GeekWire (00:12:33) Anthropic tightens usage limits for Claude Code – without telling users (00:15:51) Mistral's Le Chat chatbot gets a productivity push with new ‘deep research' mode | TechCrunch (00:17:46) I spent 24 hours flirting with Elon Musk's AI girlfriend (00:21:32) Uber is close to completing its quest to become the ultimate robotaxi app | The Verge Applications & Business (00:24:02) OpenAI's Windsurf deal is off — and Windsurf's CEO is going to Google | The Verge (00:28:09) Cognition, maker of the AI coding agent Devin, acquires Windsurf | TechCrunch (00:28:46) Anthropic hired back two of its employees — just two weeks after they left for a competitor. | The Verge (00:28:46) Another High-Profile OpenAI Researcher Departs for Meta | WIRED (00:28:46) Meta Hires Two Key Apple (AAPL) AI Experts After Poaching Their Boss - Bloomberg (00:31:31) Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab is worth $12B in seed round | TechCrunch (00:33:20) Lovable becomes a unicorn with $200M Series A just 8 months after launch | TechCrunch (00:34:55) SpaceX commits $2 billion to xAI as Musk steps up AI ambitions: Report | World News - Business Standard Research & Advancements (00:35:59) A former OpenAI engineer describes what it's really like to work there | TechCrunch (00:38:23) Reasoning or Memorization? Unreliable Results of Reinforcement Learning Due to Data Contamination Policy & Safety (00:42:14) Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, xAI granted up to $200 million from DoD (00:43:08) California State Senator Scott Wiener Pushes Bill to Regulate AI Companies - Bloomberg (00:43:58) AI 'Nudify' Websites Are Raking in Millions of Dollars | WIRED (00:45:55) Inside ICE's Supercharged Facial Recognition App of 200 Million Images Synthetic Media & Art (00:48:47) Video game actors' strike officially ends after AI deal

Announcing our FIFTH August Summer Challenge! Mike and Matthew talk everything you need to know for this year's memorization challenge in Ephesians 2. Scriptures Referenced:Ephesians 2 Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MandMsPodcast

Welcome to this summer flashback episode of BaseCamp Live! In today's conversation, host Davies Owens revisits a powerful interview with Andrew Pudewa, founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing.In an age of shrinking vocabularies, short attention spans, and over-reliance on screens, Andrew shares why writing and speaking well are more critical than ever. He explains that students cannot think complex thoughts without the words to express them, and highlights how classical education – with its focus on grammar, logic, and rhetoric – equips students to become articulate, thoughtful communicators who can engage the world with truth and clarity.Andrew unpacks the decline he's witnessed over three decades in students' vocabulary and attention spans, and why reading aloud, memorizing beautiful language, and teaching students to write and speak persuasively are not just academic exercises but essential skills for life and faithfulness. He challenges parents and educators to see education not merely as preparation for wealth and comfort, but as formation for mission in the world.With practical encouragement, humorous reflections, and deep conviction, Andrew calls us back to raising students who can read, think, write, and speak well for God's glory and the good of others.

In our sermon series, The Life God Has Always Wanted For You, Pastor Levi Matteson talks about 1. Jesus Wants to Move in – Not Just Visit, 2. What You Meditate on Shapes What You Become, 3. Meditation Leads to Stability, Strength, and Spiritual Fruit, 4. Forgetfulness, Not Ignorance, is our Biggest Spiritual Problem, 5. Memorization is a Weapon in the Fight of Faith, 6. Meditation Moves Truth from Head to Heart, and 7. Meditation is a form of Self-Watching and Soul-Guarding. The scripture text is John 14:23, Psalm 1:1–3, Deuteronomy 4:9, and Matthew 4:1–4. This podcast episode is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 15, 2025.

PAO Major System 100-120 index CardsBase PAO List for Digits 0-9This table provides a Person, Action, and Object for each digit, ensuring the dominant consonant sound aligns with the Major System.DigitMajor SoundsPerson (P) - Fits first digitAction (A) - Fits second digitObject (O) - Fits third digit0S, ZSanta Classinging (s)zoo (z)1T, D, ThDoctor (wearing a white tie)tapping (t)desk (d)2NNursenodding (n)net (n)3MMagicianmixing (m)map (m)4RRacecar driverracing (r)rope (r)5LLionleaping (l)lamp (l)6J, Sh, ChChefchopping (ch)jacket (j)7K, GKingkicking (k)car (k)8F, VFirefighterflying (f)van (v)9P, BPirateburying (b)pie (p)3-Digit PAO Examples (100-120) using Major SystemHere are examples for numbers 100 through 120. Remember, the more bizarre and interactive the image, the easier it is to recall!100P: 1 = DoctorA: 0 = SingingO: 0 = ZooCombined Image: A Doctor singing loudly in the middle of a zoo, disrupting the animals.101P: 1 = DoctorA: 0 = SingingO: 1 = DeskCombined Image: A Doctor singing while standing on a desk.102P: 1 = DoctorA: 0 = SingingO: 2 = NetCombined Image: A Doctor singing into a net, as if it's a microphone.103P: 1 = DoctorA: 0 = SingingO: 3 = MapCombined Image: A Doctor singing with a map spread out over his face.104P: 1 = DoctorA: 0 = SingingO: 4 = RopeCombined Image: A Doctor singing while skipping with a rope.105P: 1 = DoctorA: 0 = SingingO: 5 = LampCombined Image: A Doctor singing and swinging from a lamp like a monkey.106P: 1 = DoctorA: 0 = SingingO: 6 = JacketCombined Image: A Doctor singing into his own jacket sleeve.107P: 1 = DoctorA: 0 = SingingO: 7 = CarCombined Image: A Doctor singing loudly from the top of a moving car.108P: 1 = DoctorA: 0 = SingingO: 8 = VanCombined Image: A Doctor singing while driving a tiny toy van.109P: 1 = DoctorA: 0 = SingingO: 9 = PieCombined Image: A Doctor singing with a pie splattered all over his face.110P: 1 = DoctorA: 1 = TappingO: 0 = ZooCombined Image: A Doctor tapping on the cages at the zoo.111P: 1 = DoctorA: 1 = TappingO: 1 = DeskCombined Image: A Doctor tapping a rhythm on a desk with his stethoscope.112P: 1 = DoctorA: 1 = TappingO: 2 = NetCombined Image: A Doctor tapping a tennis ball into a net.113P: 1 = DoctorA: 1 = TappingO: 3 = MapCombined Image: A Doctor tapping on different locations on a giant map.114P: 1 = DoctorA: 1 = TappingO: 4 = RopeCombined Image: A Doctor tapping on a tightly stretched rope as if testing its strength.115P: 1 = DoctorA: 1 = TappingO: 5 = LampCombined Image: A Doctor tapping Morse code on a lamp.116P: 1 = DoctorA: 1 = TappingO: 6 = JacketCombined Image: A Doctor tapping playfully on a patient's jacket.117P: 1 = DoctorA: 1 = TappingO: 7 = CarCombined Image: A Doctor tapping on the hood of a car as if checking its engine.118P: 1 = DoctorA: 1 = TappingO: 8 = VanCombined Image: A Doctor tapping on the side of a noisy delivery van.119P: 1 = DoctorA: 1 = TappingO: 9 = PieCombined Image: A Doctor tapping a finger into a delicious-looking pie.120P: 1 = DoctorA: 2 = NoddingO: 0 = ZooCombined Image: A Doctor nodding approvingly at all the animals in the zoo.(Uses a specific example to hint at content)#PAOSystem,#MajorSystem,#MemoryTechniques,#MnemonicDevices,#MemoryTraining,#Memorization,#NumbersMemorization,#MindPalace,#CognitiveTraining,#BrainTraining,#LearningHacks,#StudyTips,#PersonalDevelopment,#MemoryAthlete,#VisualLearning,

What if memorizing Scripture were easier than you think?

In this heartfelt episode of The Everyday Educator, host Kelli Wilt welcomes the 2025 National Memory Master Champion, Evangeline, and her parents, Jason and Trisha. Together, they reflect on the journey of preparing for and competing in the National Memory Master competition—from discovering Classical Conversations to walking across the stage in triumph. Hear how Evangeline mastered her memory work (and the timeline—twice!), how her community supported her with creativity and prayer, and why her family views the experience as much more than just a competition. This inspiring conversation offers encouragement to homeschool families everywhere and a deeper look at how character, faith, and learning come together in Classical Conversations.   This episode of Everyday Educator is sponsored by The Math Map: Monomials The Math Map Monomials helps families practice introductory algebraic computation together using classical skills that prepare students for the mathematical conversation of the ages. Visit https://classicalconversations.com/the-math-map/ today to transform your family's math experience!

Second brains were all the rage a year ago. Now, it feels like we're not just externalizing our thoughts; we're training a much bigger, much less personal brain. A first brain. THE brain. Is this a good thing? Are we truly the beneficiaries here?The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/ai-is-flipping-our-relationship-with-technology/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/391-ai-is-flipping-our-relationship-with-technologyCheck out Podscan, the Podcast database that transcribes every podcast episode out there minutes after it gets released: https://podscan.fmSend me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

“Our Teacher” is a collection of essays written by students of Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong). This series is comprised of their personal experiences with the practice and their interactions with Dafa's founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi, when the practice was first taught to the public. The writings were originally published on the Minghui […]

Logic & Common Sense Beat Memorization In this episode of the Real Power Family Radio Show, Eric, Lila, and Deven discuss various themes surrounding education, homeschooling, and real estate. They emphasize the importance of critical thinking over rote memorization in education, share personal experiences with homeschooling, and debunk common myths about real estate investment. The conversation also touches on the necessity of financial literacy and planning for retirement, highlighting the need for practical skills in both education and investment strategies. In this conversation, Eric and his family discuss the importance of private lending, cash flow, and unconventional approaches to financial growth. They emphasize the significance of understanding lenders' needs, the value of questioning traditional wisdom, and the difference between logic and memorization in learning. The discussion also highlights the importance of mentorship and building relationships in business. Sponsors: American Gold Exchange Our dealer for precious metals & the exclusive dealer of Real Power Family silver rounds. Get your first, or next bullion order from American Gold Exchange like we do. Tell them the Real Power Family sent you! Click on this link to get a FREE Starters Guide. Advanta IRA Our family has our IRA's & HSA at Advanta IRA. Set up a truly Self-Directed Roth or Traditional IRA, HSA, 401k or other accounts with Advanta IRA & you can invest in hard assets like we do. We own Real Estate, Gold, Silver, Bitcoin, Notes & even private placements in our retirement accounts. With Advanta IRA you can too! They will waive the application fee on new accounts when you mention the Real Power Family. Links: www.RealPowerFamily.com Info@ClearSkyTrainer.com 833-Be-Do-Have (833-233-6428) Keywords homeschooling, education, critical thinking, real estate, financial literacy, family dynamics, personal development, teaching methods, investment strategies, retirement planning, private lending, cash flow, real estate, financial education, business growth, unconventional wisdom, logic, memorization, family success, mentorship Takeaways If it's not all done, it's not done at all. Logic and common sense always beat memorization. Basic algebra and financial math are essential life skills. Teaching history through storytelling makes it more engaging. Understanding how governments work is crucial for informed citizenship. Critical thinking is more important than memorizing facts. You can't work forever; planning for retirement is essential. Real estate investment requires understanding and effort, not just money. There are many ways to find real estate deals beyond popular websites. Homeschooling can provide a tailored education that focuses on practical skills. Private lending can be a crucial resource for growth. Cash flow is essential for sustaining business operations. Understanding what lenders want is key to successful borrowing. Debt, when used correctly, can be beneficial. You should always question conventional wisdom and norms. The people you surround yourself with influence your success. Logic and common sense are more valuable than rote memorization. Education should focus on practical problem-solving skills. Building relationships with lenders can lead to better financial opportunities. Learning from various life experiences can enhance business acumen.

When you salt and pepper your prayers with references to verses you've memorized, it's a way of using God's language when you talk to him. Joni encourages you to make the Word of God alive in your life!-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.   Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

April is National Poetry Month. In this episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the history of Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization, one of Andrew’s favorite projects. Listen as they talk about how this course works and share some stories we have received from students and adults who have found joy in memorizing poetry. As Andrew says at the end, “Memorizing poetry enriches not just the intellect but also the soul.” Referenced Materials Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization By Heart: The Goodness of Memory audio talk by Andrew Pudewa Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization free lessons Memory Mentor™ Transcript for Podcast Episode 473 If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.comPerhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA). If you have questions about IEW products or classes, contact customer service at 800.856.5815 or info@IEW.com

If you had to give yourself a grade on your Biblical literacy what would it be? When you watch The Chosen or The House of David do you know when they "go rouge"? Pastor Sean emphasizes the importance of knowing the Bible and hiding the Word in your heart. He offers practical advice on how to incorporate scripture reading and memorization into daily life. 00:00 Introduction and Texas Open Preparations01:13 Reflecting on the Recent Sermon02:16 Discussing Biblical Dramatizations05:11 The Importance of Biblical Literacy08:24 Practical Tips for Engaging with Scripture11:51 The Importance of Scripture Memorization12:47 Music as a Tool for Memorization13:50 The Power of God's Word in Difficult Times15:37 Daily Habits and Spiritual Nourishment16:54 Practical Tips for Memorizing Scripture21:20 Encouragement for Consistent Bible Reading24:04 Closing Prayer and Easter Invitation

If you had to give yourself a grade on your Biblical literacy what would it be? When you watch The Chosen or The House of David do you know when they "go rouge"? Pastor Sean emphasizes the importance of knowing the Bible and hiding the Word in your heart. He offers practical advice on how to incorporate scripture reading and memorization into daily life. 00:00 Introduction and Texas Open Preparations01:13 Reflecting on the Recent Sermon02:16 Discussing Biblical Dramatizations05:11 The Importance of Biblical Literacy08:24 Practical Tips for Engaging with Scripture11:51 The Importance of Scripture Memorization12:47 Music as a Tool for Memorization13:50 The Power of God's Word in Difficult Times15:37 Daily Habits and Spiritual Nourishment16:54 Practical Tips for Memorizing Scripture21:20 Encouragement for Consistent Bible Reading24:04 Closing Prayer and Easter Invitation

Enya Flack | EP 355 In this engaging conversation, host Keith Reza interviews Enya Flack, discussing her experiences in Hollywood, the pressures of acting, and her journey from guest star to series regular. They explore the realities of broadcasting, working with legends like Eddie Murphy, and her upcoming projects, including 'A Man's Promise'. Enya shares insights on unique character names and the fun of acting, all while maintaining a light-hearted and humorous tone. Keith and Enya delve into various aspects of the acting industry, including the influence of fashion on character portrayal, the evolution of female roles in Hollywood, and personal experiences in navigating fears and challenges as actors. They share insights on memorization techniques, the unique filming process of 'All the Queens Men', and the fun yet challenging experience of being a model on 'Deal or No Deal'. The discussion wraps up with reflections on personal growth and advice to younger selves. Enya's Socials IG: https://www.instagram.com/enyaflack/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/enyaflack/   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 02:59 Guest Star vs. Series Regular: The Pressure of Acting 05:50 The Journey from Background to Main Character 08:55 Broadcasting: The Reality Behind the News 12:01 Working with Legends: Nutty Professor 2 15:00 A Man's Promise: Upcoming Projects and Roles 18:06 The Fun of Unique Character Names 21:22 The Influence of Fashion in Acting 22:52 The Evolution of Female Roles in Hollywood 24:54 Navigating Fears in the Acting Industry 27:25 Memorization Techniques for Actors 29:38 Behind the Scenes of 'All the Queens Men' 36:19 Experiences on 'Deal or No Deal' 40:56 Advice to My Younger Self Takeaways

You may have memorized the words to a favorite song or quote, but have you ever tried memorizing Scripture? Father Dave welcomes back friend of the show Jackie Angel to discuss her new book and accompanying podcast is called “Memorize Scripture: Simple Steps to Pray, Ponder, and Practice God's Word.”  

No matter where you are; if you want to feel safe and sound, let God's Word dwell in you. Let it find a residence in your heart today.Sign up to read through the Bible with Joni and Ken! --------Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.