
Welcome. This course contains only the non-technical parts of my college-level course. It will instantly solve everyday memory problems.
This lecture discusses the importance of taking these lectures in order. Jumping ahead will be counter-productive. Since all of the lectures are brief, being patient won't be difficult.
This lecture will describe the power (and limitations) of the extremely simple techniques that make up the course. You'll have a good idea of what's coming. And yes! you'll do just fine.
Just two words! And these two words will replace the 8-word system you've used all your life. Don't know the 8-words? You've used them all your life.
Explore how mnemonic tricks and simple memory techniques turned a damaged memory into an incredible memory, and learn to apply forward and backward recall to everyday memory tasks.
Learn how rote memorization gives way to system memory through vivid mental imagery and left-hand associations, illustrated by the sea captain’s memory shock and a port wine cue.
Discover a simple memory technique: assign one item to each room, visualize a vivid association with your goal, and look to that item to recall what you came for.
Master how to improve everyday memory by focusing on where you place items and forming vivid, silly pictures, like keys in a glass of milk, to recall faster.
Have you ever been up late working on something for the next day — and then it home in the morning? You'll never do it again.
Use memory shock techniques to remember changes to your regular schedule before driving the wrong way, by creating vivid pictures—like a rose bud door knob—to steer toward the correct destination.
Focus drives memory; pair focus with vivid, silly pictures tied to familiar cues. Use everyday associations like eyeglasses in the kitchen to remember tasks.
Learn to build word pictures for each name and face at a party, focus on distinctive features, and review groups to reinforce memory.
Develop memory for names by creating vivid name-pictures from distinctive facial features, practice consistently, and anchor each name with a recurring image like bills or statements so you recall instantly.
Master a memory technique to locate your car by focusing on zone signs and using a system focus and picture method, linking C6 with cat sticks to trigger recall.
Create and remember unique, secure passwords using a memorable template: combine a personal cue, site-specific tweaks, capitalization, numbers for vowels, and a symbol; keep a sticky note for recall.
Discover how acronyms and anachronisms turn initial letters and word parts into memorable cues, with examples from texting, sonar, scram, and treble staff mnemonics.
Explore a two word focus and picture system, creating memory acronyms, using 'my very easy method just set up nine planets' to recall planets in order, Pluto as a dwarf.
You learned most of this when you were four yeas old! Let's Use it
Recap core memory techniques through real-life practice, using picture associations for names and cues to remember keys and cars; create your own techniques and sign up for the monthly newsletter.
Apply a simple childhood rhyme to your sales presentation by visualizing mnemonic pictures for each feature—flexibility, Intel processors, RAM, storage, graphics, warranty, and 24/7 support.
This is the non-technical, everyday memory problem parts of the Memory Shock courses taught at community colleges and the N.Y.P.D. Police Academy. It is based on material in Barry Reitman's book, "Secrets, Tips, and Tricks of a Powerful Memory." Each lecture is a brief, easy-to-follow, practical illustration of the trick to overcoming problems that make you THINK you have a poor memory. You do not have a poor memory — you've just never been taught how to use it. The lessons are fun to watch and apply, and students of every age and level will see instant improvement. The practice suggestions are usually done with things you want to remember anyway. They are simple, easy and fun to do.
Reviews of the book and live presentations: "… uses simple tricks to remember almost everything … with instantaneous success. Barry Reitman's 'Secrets, Tips, and Tricks of a Powerful Memory' ... is the answer to the prayers of millions of adults who experience the frustration of trying to remember things that are important to them." —Dr. Lynn Tepper, Gerontologist, Clinical Professor, Columbia University, NYC
“…Not only were the strategies and tips you shared well received, but many in attendance would have liked to have several more hours with you to continue reviewing your system. I commend you on your course content as well as on your instructional style; both were an absolute hit with our audience." —Captain Daniel E. Sosnowik, Commanding Officer, Leadership Training Section, NYPD
"...Barry Reitman's Memory Shock presentation was both effective and valuable to professors, teachers, and graduate students." —Elaine Geller, Dir. of Field Experience & Outreach, Rockland Campus, Long Island Univ.