Insights from ‘Unlimited Memory’ by Kevin Horsley Flashcards
What is the key to creating a powerful memory, according to Kevin Horsley?
Bringing information to life with imagination.
True or False: Kevin Horsley initially had a naturally strong memory.
False
Which two primary methods do International Grandmasters of Memory use to retain large amounts of information?
They use imagination to create sensory experiences and exaggeration.
How can you remember the author’s last name, Horsley?
Imagine a large, pink horse the size of a house.
True or False: Making mental images ridiculous or funny helps improve memory retention.
True
What does the S.E.E. method stand for in memory training?
Sense, Exaggerate, and Energize
Fill in the blank: According to Horsley, ‘Your mind is the greatest ______ ever created.’
home entertainment center
How can you remember the neurotransmitter serotonin using visualization?
Imagine a friend named Sara with a musical note on her head jumping through a field of daisies.
What technique can you use to remember a list of items by associating them with a familiar environment?
Place items in various locations of a familiar place, like your house.
True or False: You can eventually run out of space in your mind for storing visual associations.
False
Describe how you might remember five ingredients for a soup recipe using visualization in your home.
Place each ingredient in a different room in your house, visualizing each in a memorable way (e.g., a giant onion at the front door).
Who is quoted as saying, ‘There are no limits to this system, only limits in your own thinking’?
Kevin Horsley
According to Kevin Horsley, why is it helpful to create illogical or exaggerated images for memory?
Illogical or exaggerated images are more memorable.
