Thu, 29 June 2017
What would you give if you could have the world’s best mentor accessible at any time? I’m talking about catering to your every need … So you can accomplish a specific goal … and in a way that fits that mentor inside your pocket? To be honest with you, at first I didn’t believe it was possible. But guess what? I’ve got …
Good News For Students & Educators!
In this episode of the Magnetic Memory Method Podcast, let me introduce you to the incredible thought leader and digital innovator, Edan Kertis. But first … here’s a limited time opportunity: If you’d like to shape the creation of the first Magnetic Memory Method memory coaching app (it will be in the form of a MyQuest!), please fill out this MMM App Survey (the link will open in a new tab). Edan and I thank you for taking the time to letting us know how we can help you and your memory further by guiding the creation of this memory improvement app. Now then, you might be asking yourself …
Hold up, there! What is a “MyQuest?”
As the co-founder and CEO of MyQuest, Edan is helping educators create “Quests” for learners. That means no more boring video courses that forget about you after you register. No more books that don’t even know you exist. No more teachers who can’t provide you the accountability you need to succeed. When it comes to MyQuest’s powerful platform, Edan and his team have made it possible for mentors to create educational journeys that help students learn through gamified, step-by-step missions and levels. The best part? MyQuest allows educators to lead a community towards a common goal while still addressing the needs of the individual learner.
How On Earth Is This Possible?
As a software engineer, Edan has helped surgeons plan surgeries better. It’s clear how his experiences with Brainlab have paved the way for even bigger accomplishments when it comes to learning how to learn. And in this exclusive interview (scroll up and hit ‘play’ to listen), you’ll learn all about how Edan came up with the idea for MyQuest, including: ⇒ Edan’s personal “Quest for Enlightenment” to expand his mind and experience self-development. ⇒ The “butterfly effect” and how small actions can influence others all around the world. ⇒ Why happiness is really all about what you remember. ⇒ Why everything with MyQuest is action-based with missions instead of lessons ⇒ Why you need to manage the level of challenge so that you’re always stretching, but never overextended so far that frustration holds you back. ⇒ Why how we frame our educational experiences with story and metaphor matters. ⇒ Why you need to spend time enjoying random thoughts and “doing nothing” in order to increase your productivity. ⇒ The power of “digital fasting” for completing any learning goal. ⇒ The importance of reporting on your progress with peers for accountability. ⇒ The dual role of push notifications in order to ensure your teachers don’t forget about you and you don’t forget about them. ⇒ How you can easily create your own app as a mentor and help thousands of people achieve their goals. ⇒ Why traveling is like meditation. ⇒ How to find what feels right inside – despite anything society might be telling you about what counts as “normal.” … and much, much more!
What’s Your Quest?
As a Magnetic Memory Method Podcast listener, please let me know what you’d like to learn the most. What skill would make the biggest difference in your life? What habits do you think you’ll need to master in order to achieve the outcomes you seek? Let’s face it: Like is like a game. And the best way to play the game is to play the kind of games that you want to be invited to play again.
But There Will Be Obstacles!
What would a game be if there weren’t obstacles to overcome and puzzles to solve? I’m excited that Edan and MyQuest are doing so much to create learning innovations that help educators create structured, yet responsive learning experiences that help learners accomplish their goals. Let’s all help MyQuest accomplish their quest by sharing this post and engaging in the discussion. Look forward to hearing from you! For more information about MyQuest, creating your own app using their educational technology and Edan Kertis, please visit: The post MyQuest For YOUR Memory Improvement With Edan Kertis appeared first on Magnetic Memory Method - How to Memorize With A Memory Palace.
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Mon, 19 June 2017
What if I told you that turning your brain into a passwords manager is the easiest thing on the planet? Yes, even massively complex and (seemingly) meaningless passwords like … HHTDFY66^&dd766g^^%7*d … can be memorized without breaking a sweat. And you’ll even have some fun! To get this done … So that you can easily learn and remember so much garbled and meaningless data quickly … 1) All you need is a strategy. 2) You need a bit of practice with the strategy. 3) You need a solid reason why.
Why Memorizing Your Passwords Is |
Thu, 15 June 2017
Do you know how often earth-shattering revelations about how to use your memory better come along? Two words: Not often. But when Lynne Kelly’s The Memory Code was announced, I knew we were in for something special. I got even more excited when The Memory Code finally arrived (notice that’s an Aboriginal art bookmark too for the detail-oriented amongst you.) And now I’m excited to present the first Magnetic Memory Method interview with Lynne Kelly. The Most Profound Memory Resource On The Planet |
Tue, 6 June 2017
Have you ever sat down to learn something and thrown your hands up in the air? Not to catch a balloon or give a salute. But because you were furious and frustrated? And have you felt that a learning task was so hard that you just wanted to give up? I hear you! After all, I’ve put some of the toughest learning challenges in front of myself all the time. Languages like Biblical Hebrew, German, Chinese. Musical instruments like sitar and bass. Hands-on mechanical tasks like figuring out how to spread the good news about memory techniques with a videos, blogs and podcasts. And in all cases, it takes grit. It takes tenacity. It takes these…
4 Secret Ways To Make It So Easy |
Wed, 31 May 2017
Don’t you love a teacher who can tell a good joke? You know the kind: Each class begins on a funny note. You hang on every word, no matter how difficult. In fact … it pains you when the lectures end. You can hardly believe it, but as tough as the information flowing from your teacher might get, you simply cannot get enough. When that happens … Don’t Despair!
And understand this: According to Barbara Oakley in her new book, Mindshift: Break Through Obstacles And Discover Your Hidden Potential, successful teachers have a strange ability … … the ability to wrap candy around the crusted salt of difficult ideas. In other words, great teachers make challenging concepts easier for your brain to absorb and remember.
How On Earth Do They Accomplish That?
To accomplish this difficult feat, many great teachers use humor. Humor? Is that all it takes? Well … In many cases, yes.
Humor, it turns out, (which can be verbal or situational as Zizek makes clear in the video above) is a core ingredient in the magic spells these soothing muses of hardcore information use to slide information into your mind without you noticing. That’s right. You really can learn almost on autopilot.
An Aspirin For The Aches And Pains Of Education?
Humor, and those humorous teachers who deploy it, use their special talent with jokes to manipulate your brain’s “opioid reward system.” Rest assured: This painkiller for information is super-important for the future of humanity. Why am I being so dramatic? I’m glad you asked. As Oakley explains, merely thinking about learning something difficult activates one of the pain centers in your brain. Nothing like Christian Bök’s pleasant flurry of “motorized razors” (another professor who uses humor to great effect):
But you get the idea. Your brain anticipates the pain and tries to run away shrieking. That part of the brain so opposed to learning? It’s called the insular cortex. Even this biological term itself sounds scary, doesn’t it? Well …
This Term Should Sound Scary!
But here’s the thing: Oakley has good news for you and your insular cortex on every page of Mindshift. And the best part is that you don’t need every teacher to be a comic to learn even the most difficult topics without fear and suffering. Mindshift is designed to help you figure out what you want to learn and how to get yourself take the steps needed to succeed. Using stories, activities and factual data about how your brain works, you’ll walk away from reading Mindshift equipped to anticipate and remove all obstacles you could possibly face on your way. All you need to do is understand a few key “time travel” secrets …
Time Travel Secret #1: |