Unlimited Memory: How to Use Advanced Learning Strategies to Learn Faster, Remember More and be More Productive

"Unlimited Memory" by Kevin Horsley is an extraordinary book that offers a comprehensive exploration of memory techniques. Having read multiple books on this subject, I can confidently say that this is the most extensive, easily comprehensible, and effective resource I have come across. From cover to cover, I was captivated by the wealth of knowledge presented in this book. I found myself highlighting numerous sections and frequently revisiting them for reinforcement. The author's ability to convey complex concepts in a straightforward manner is commendable, making the learning process enjoyable and highly effective. It is astonishing to discover that the memory-enhancing techniques discussed in the book have not been widely implemented in modern-day early childhood education. The results obtained by applying these methods, both for myself and many others, are remarkable. While it does require some time to internalize and integrate these techniques into one's thinking and memory processes, this is to be expected when undergoing a complete transformation. After approximately six months of consistent practice, I have successfully incorporated the Car, Body, Peg, and Journey methods into my daily routine. Although the book introduces a few more techniques, these are the ones I consistently employ. As I progressed through the book, I found it increasingly perplexing that such a powerful and easily applicable system had not yet become mainstream. However, I cannot stress enough the incredible impact it has had on my life. Implementing these techniques truly feels like unlocking a superpower. One key aspect that has significantly aided my progress is the emphasis on regular review. As the book explains, even when memories have been linked to long-term memory, revisiting and reliving those memories is crucial for accurate recall. In conclusion, "Unlimited Memory" by Kevin Horsley is a game-changer for anyone seeking to tap into their memory potential. With its comprehensive approach, user-friendly style, and transformative techniques, this book stands as an invaluable resource. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their memory capacity and enjoy the benefits of improved recall. Prepare to unlock your memory prowess and embark on a journey of limitless possibilities!

When I first saw this book, I was very skeptical. There is a very bold insinuation made in the title. But because it was on sale on Kindle for $1.49 the day I bought it, I decided it was worth the purchase. A few days later, after finishing the book, I am ready to call this one of the best and certainly most useful non-fiction books I have ever read, and I am a very avid reader. If you allow this book to change the way you learn, then this book is easily worth 20x the cover price for the keys and tools Horsley provides you with because you'll finally be able to overcome that old adage that claims that we only use about 10% of our brains. Like most of us, I've always just accepted the limitations that seem inherent with owning a brain, and I've become satisfied that I'll never be able to use more than "10%" as if it is not even realistic to tap into significantly more than that. However, this book invites you to throw away those limitations and strive for more. And Horsley's methods are not difficult to put into practice. They only require commitment, practice, and review. He compares it to taking your mind to the gym for a regular workout. Some of the strategies that he teaches near the beginning of the book may sound familiar to you, but read on. All the way through to the end. Have fun with the book. Practice what he is teaching you at each and every step along the way. You'll find some of the methods more useful to you than others, but you will find all of them legitimately helpful. Use any information that you want to learn as your training material, and you will see for yourself that these methods work. I'm not even going to give you any examples in this review because you really need to experience it for yourself. I will say this... usually, after I read a book, I never read it again. Not so with this one. This book is worth my reading every week because I want to practice, learn, and remember all of these methods. Horsley says, "Your mind is the only computer in the world with this characteristic: the more you put into it, the more it holds." His methods illustrate this truth very clearly. I only wish I could have discovered this book when I was in high school or college. The great thing about learning though is that you always have opportunities to learn more, and all of us could use these methods to be more successful in any area of our lives, personal or professional. This book is going to open up an unlimited world to you, if you are willing to make some changes in the way you think.

I think the book was preety amazing if you adhere to the methods and find your way through them you will reach where you wanted to , when you bought this book . It is beautifully written and this is one of the best book decisions I made ❤️.

This book really changed my way of inputting new information. So grateful for the opportunity to have met this amazing book !!

This is a gem. That should do it as long as a quick description of this masterpiece is concerned. But let me elaborate some more and show you how useful and practical this big little book is. First, Kevin Horsley destroys some erroneous common sense beliefs about memory, mental capacities and the sort, in Part 1: Concentrate. He illustrates the wrongness of those beliefs by telling us a little about his own story, which is really inspiring (it reminded me Joshua Foer's, author of "Moonwalking With Einstein"). He impales multitasking, one of 21st century greatest myths. The necessity to "be present" is very highlighted as well - just as it should! Last, but by no means least, he presents the PIC principle, a tool both of motivation and engagement (something that can only be helpful in information retrieval / learning processes): P -> Purpose, I -> Interest, C-> Curiosity; if you can fire up these guys, oh boy... ain't no stopping between you and effective learning; because: "Have a clear purpose because clarity dissolves resistance. [...] Your level of interest sets the direction of your attention and, therefore, your level of focus. [...] Get curious about your mind and how it works. Tony Robbins says, 'If you want to cure boredom, be curious. If you’re curious, nothing is a chore; it’s automatic – you want to study. Cultivate curiosity, and life becomes an unending study of joy.'"By changing how we see these beliefs, the first foundation layer of unlimited memory is laid. Next we learn the backgrounds, the very underpinnings of memorization techniques in Part 2: Create and connect. I quote the first two sentences of paragraph 2 from chapter 5: "Memory is a creative process and not a photographic process. Many people who are thought to have a photographic memory are just using all the methods that you will learn in this book on some or other level". And you have no idea how truer words were never spoken: the SEE principle exposes the heart of all the techniques later discussed in part 3, so really take your time to know it with your very soul! I quote: "S - Senses: [...]When you utilize your senses you experience more of life and you remember more.[...]If you train your senses you will be using more of your brain, and if you learn to engage as many of your senses as you can then you will automatically improve your memory.[...] E - Exaggeration: what is easier to remember: a strawberry that is normal size or one the size of a house? Make your images larger or smaller than life.[...]There is no scientific evidence to prove that learning should be serious. E - Energize: [...]Would you rather watch a movie of your holiday or a slide show? What creates more feeling in your imagination: a horse standing still or a horse that is running and moving?" And no, my friend, he doesn't stop there: the damn good examples of a decent writer are just next: "You can turn all complex information into something meaningful and memorable by turning it into images. In the beginning it will take a bit of effort on your part. You will have to invest your attention at first and then it will become a habit. [...] First, we will use Spanish words: Tiger is Tigre, it sounds like tea grey. Imagine a tiger drinking his tea that has turned grey. [...] Some Italian words: Chicken is Polo. You can imagine playing polo with a chicken instead of a ball. [...] Some Japanese words: Chest is Mune (Mooneh). Imagine money growing out of your chest. [...]" The final paragraph of chapter 5 starts with the following words of advice: "The greatest secret of a powerful memory is to bring information to life with your endless imagination. Take responsibility for your memory. You can only learn to control your memory when you become the source of your imagination." From chapters 6 to 14, comprising the (big) rest of part 2, we learn marvelous applications of the aforementioned principles in practical schemes and strategies to remember information. This is so beautiful that it should fairly be considered pretty much lit-porn if exposed here, so I'll give you just one example from chapter 6: "See your car in your mind and imagine you squeeze a big apple into the front grid of your car. Take a carrot and stab it into the bonnet. On the windscreen see grainy bread, and think to yourself, “The grainy bread is going to damage my windscreen wipers.” Get inside your car and squash dried fruit on the dash board, really see it go into your speedometer. On the driver’s seat imagine you are sitting on blue berries and strawberries – really feel it. Throw eggs at the person sitting in the passenger seat next to you, they now have egg on their face. Imagine you are pouring thousands of nuts and seeds onto your back seat. Go outside your car and imagine a massive orange on your roof. You open the boot and it is full of fish – really smell the fish. In the exhaust pipe there is broccoli and Brussels sprouts growing out of the exhaust, and finally the tires of your car are made out of sweet potatoes. Sweet!" I really doubt you'll forget this. Here, we see one of the foundations of perfect memory, as Kevin emphasizes: "LTM + STM = MTM", that is, medium term memory is a combination of long term memory and short term memory. You link stuff that you already know very well to new ones, so that this goes to Medium Term Memory. Through the book, the Loci Method (or, as you probably know, the Memory Palace method), the Pegging method and other classics are teached and used, so that you can remember everything, from a market list to bit by bit information - whole texts, the digits of pi and so on... Part 3: Continuous Use Well, little must be said about this here: to live is to remember. The last chapters and forewords are pretty special and even more meaningful after you've gone through the rest of the book, so take your time and enjoy.

Le livre contient 16 chapitres divisés en 3 parties. La première partie décrit quelles sont les attitudes qui limitent notre mémorisation et apporte des solutions. La seconde partie est une liste des méthodes qui marchent et sont utilisées par les champions en mémorisation, ainsi que des instructions sur la façon dont on peut concrètement les utiliser dans la vie de tous les jours. La troisième partie explique comment peut-on faire en sorte que l'utilisation des méthodes deviennent une habitude dans notre vie. Ce livre est donc très bien organisé, ce qui facilite sa compréhension et sa mémorisation. Il n'y a pas de longueurs, chaque mot a son importance. Pas besoin pour moi d'acheter un autre livre sur le même sujet après avoir acheté celui là. Je recommande vivement ce livre.

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