This system works fine but you can also just develop a strong memory without having to write notes. If you want to start having a super memory. At night when your laying in your bed try to recall everything throughout your day, and I mean EVERYTHING. At first you may only be able to get a small outline of your day, or maybe just a series of events. However, in time you will start to remember exact conversations or exact words you have read. I promise you that you will not regret trying this.
My friend most people do this. It's called having an existential crisis in bed over the things you said and did that day that were probably completely fine.. but why did that girl not laugh at that one joke though? Why did that person say that one thing in that weird tone, and why didn't you say something wittier in return? etc etc ... this is literally most of us in bed until we learn not to give a fk. Which is not an easy task
@@3choblast3r4 remembering embarrassing or otherwise significant tidbits is not the same thing. Because yes, everyone does that. But what we don’t do is think about the millions of monotonous or simple things like what time we brushed our teeth, what time, and what we were thinking about.
i agree with you actually. for over 3 years ive been going to bed right after looking at my phone and checking my social media, so i havent had time to actually think about my day, think about the people in my day. I have this friend who isnt allowed to have social media till college and he remembers so many small details and when i asked him how he does that, he told me to go to bed while replaying the entire day in my head. Not obssess over small details, but instead remember more information.
It helps me as well, especially I do it because it helps me remember dreams better and better, journaling didn't help me like this method helps me, but problem is that I study a lot in my computer so it means at the end of day it will be hard to remember anything because, It is like remembering big black whole in my day when I all day was in my laptop or phone 😭.
A supervisor where I worked had a superb memory. I figured out how she did it. She would go over in her mind any important conversations, meetings and occurences that happened that day. She would think about every word and action. If she could not recall something said in a meeting, she would ask someone about it. She was truly amazing. She could recall the previous year ending process line by line, job by job, every person that was involved. If company news was in the paper or sent out in a memo, she would read and then read again. She would dissect every sentence, she would read between the lines, ask someone else to read it and compare comprehension. She was a legend in the company. I miss her. She passed away after retirement.
**THE SYSTEM** 3 rules: simplicity, personal connection, benefit from human specific memory biases 3 key concepts: information, translation and representation. How it works: 1. Grab an index card 2. Title it with what you want to remember 3. Fill the card with info about the subject. Make it sound personal and VERY informal 4. Write your own connection (or personal example) to the info 5. Draw a pic (should be visualized)
I have an eidetic memory,with this my memory improve. I already discovered this technique bymeself,as i couldn't understand my computer classes when i was 11 lol Info i make it simple,i have the ability to think of a image(am a vivid lucid dreamer,Day dreamer) Use those images as represetantion
@@ZeusTalks As far as I've gathered with all these memory videos, it's really just about the process of physically taking the time to write everything out instead of typing. Whether you're writing it out on a digital apparatus or paper, at that point, shouldn't matter because it's simply about the physicality of it. That being said, I haven't seen anyone mention whether the eyes/brain responds differently to digital stimuli vs paper when it comes to learning and memorization considering digital screens produce an eye strain unique to screens. Perhaps that's where you would need to go to reach a definitive conclusion. But it might also be highly individualized. If you read a non-fiction book on kindle vs as a physical paper book, do you find one easier to understand and remember than the other? Another thing to consider is what's doable for you. If you can't or don't want to use paper notes and are therefore unlikely to use this method just because someone said you can only use paper then I'd say just go for digital. Doing this at all will be better than not. Also note that it doesn't have to be index cards. No school ever said "index cards, only". As long as you know how to section and utilize the paper properly, you should be fine with notebooks. Divide a page into three rows and you've got 6 "index cards" (back and front). That type of thinking. As long as you're condensing roughly to the same idea and not trying to write an essay on it lol.
@@State-Of-Mind In the Drawing aspect of this method. Should the art be related to concept which we relate of just a random Donald duck sort of drawings are enough ?😅😂. The method name ? Why did you name it Sirianni method ? Any reason. Thanks a Lot.
@@State-Of-Mind there are a few draw back for having a photographic memory....for instance once you go through bad situation or experience well you are stuck it for a long time and when something triggers that memory yup trauma is back babe 😂 and the best part is very detailed nightmare so if you are a solider you are stuck with the memories ohh wait photographic detailed memories of people you hypothetical finished off 😂😂.
@@State-Of-Mind Sir can you make another video regarding this? Perhaps a much more detailed and complex video to show whether we should insert ourselves into the knowledge to make it more personal or not, because I found that my memories of real life events would get altered to some extent if I use myself in the notes. However I want to use this method without altering or changing my memories of reality so do you have a suggestion for it?
This channel is dumb underrated. The way you explained the notes and how they worked was really helpful. And the filmmaking and editing skills are nuts
@@State-Of-Mind In the Drawing aspect of this method. Should the art be related to concept which we relate of just a random Donald duck sort of drawings are enough ?😅😂. The method name ? Why did you name it Sirianni method ? Any reason.
I do something similar to this but in a notebook. The margins are filled with drawings and doodles. Arrows and annotations about connections and I write it VERY informally. I put a lot of little jokes and silly things in there that are just for me and it has absolutely helped me remember so much of what I take in.
Thanks A Lot I used this method and it actually worked Whenever I used to read a chapter or a topic at last I would fold my sticky note to make a flashcard of it and then i would write whatever i know in my own language using flowchart and other things to understand better and a small picture to remember the topic. And when i try to revise it i dont even need to see the paper properly i just recall it with >90% Accuracy (even after seeing the topic after 2-3 days) Plus Tips for others: Use this method plus Include (+)Spaced Repetition and (+)Active Recalling i can assure you can remember a lot and for a longer time Thanks a Lot again/धन्यवाद्(Dhanyawad)🙏🙌 Love From India❤
crazy he has so many subs now lol... holy shit, so many youtubers I seen had 1 or 2 k subs and now there all at like a 100K + , it's so insane... but I guess really possible at the same time...
I tend to do this with everything except school work.....alot of people describe me as a person with a good memory i never seemed to utilise it on my school work but as i was watching this video i realised something i do to grasp info , it's just that i never actually knew how i did it....thanks man ....looking forward to apply this
I can also remember what I see. Whenever my teacher give us to remember lessons then most students try to remember by reading it but I look that information (eg-Q/A, notes,chapter,etc) for around 2-3 minute without any disturbance. I finally I can remember it. When I am delivering that information I can see the Pic of that information in my mind. In this way I can remember the information with other additional information like how it is written or in which section or position it was written. It help me alot in my exams. 😇
Especially useful for open book exams, or quick retrieval when needed: "I don't remember exactly what it said, but I remember it was on a left-hand side page in the book, about 1/3 into the page count, 20% down the page, give or take, and I will recognise the page when flipping through the book because I remember the layout of paragraphs (and illustrations where applicable) on the page". Also used it often when reading novels, where chapters later they refer back to something that was said earlier, but you forgot the exact phrasing, and now the plot hinges on it.
When searching about different study and reading techniques on the internet, I always get bombarded with nonsense and identical information. This video changed my life and the way I think
This video for me is a Life saviour. I've been doing a lot of research about photographic memory for the past 2 months to how to make the content i Study, stick to my brain. And i think i found the solution now. Thankyou so much for this video. You've beautifully summarised your 1 year worth of experience in a single video. I'm definitely going to incorporate this technique for my university exams. Leaving a timestamp for myself 6:25
@@pigmounterboardriver2839 yes it does but it takes a lot of practice to write the critical information and your brain to remember what you wrote. The first thing i read after i wake up and the last thing i see before bed are those Flashcards i made. I am sure that i remember more new information than before.
@@عبدالمجيدالعتيبي-ز6ع hey glad u asked....i incorporated this technique not only to studies but whatever skill that I'm learning. It's been great so far. Try it yourself for one month and make modifications according to your study style. But as i said it takes a lot of practice.
This method that you just told my friend, is the single most important thing i need in my life right now. I cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am. Thanks a lotttt man!!
When I was younger, my teacher would write lessons on the blackboard and tell us to write everything down on our notebooks, and I remember, everyday I would waste the entire class talking to others, or drowning myself in my imagination (I used to, and still do, create lots of histories in my head where I was the hero, or histories envolving the girl I liked back then), and after the class was over, I was able to just write everything down, from my memory, I had a real photographic memory, I could remember what was written in the blackboard word by word, my colleagues would just stare at me when I started writing everything from memory, and would compare what they have written with mine, good old times, now my memory has decayed a bit, I still can do it but with less precision, but my memory is not even close to being bad, I ace exams, I learn languages pretty easily, and learn other things with only my empirical observation... But to keep a good memory you should exercise it everyday, like a muscle, and when it's tired give it some rest, but never stop learning... ❤
@@study7998 I was "born" with that for some reason, but it would be considering myself too special if I said that, so I don't truly think I was born with that. One hypothesis I have, is that since I was child my brain was stimulated a lot more than other people's, I always observed people, imitated them, liked to play lots of puzzles, liked math, even when I was pre school I always got perfect grades, because I was stimulating my brain too much, and I was even considered awkward and nerd sometimes, I am not up to date in science of learning, but I think this premature stimulation made my memory increase a lot, and I can even prove that with my own personal experience, before I learned a second language, my memory was worse than it is after I did it, just by learning it my memory increased a lot and I remember things much better, it kinda became a habit for me to never stop learning, this is what made my memory to be so good... I am not considering myself special and just telling what I think about it, and I hope this served of any help ❤️
When you were in school, did you try to learn what was written on the blackboard or did your brain do it involuntarily? Also, can you give me some tips to improve my memory?
This. This is the kind of people I want in my life. I've sort of created a very similar method for learning over the last few years. But this helps me structure it so I can teach other ppl too. It's tough to find people with a growth and learning mindset.
The video explains that our brains naturally decide what information to store and what to discard based on its value, relation, and repetition. The speaker created a memory system that works with the natural functions of the brain, taking into account memory biases and using the Zettelkasten method to create interconnected notes. The system involves translating information into the real world on paper, representing it in a personalized way, and using repetition and emotion to make it valuable. The goal is to remember what we deem important, not just every little detail of perception. The system enables the speaker to remember everything he learns without exception.
Its not clear to me what "interconnected" implies. Interconnecting personal relation to notes or the subject of the notes itself? Would you please explain?
i just watched some of your videos and i have never been this motivated to learn something new, i have been in a slump for a long time (in an endless loop of procrastination and inconsistency) and wanted to try different methods of learning and this video not only gave me a new better method but also boosted my enthusiasm to learn what i have to. subbed for life, thank you so much man
Another memory technique that works and that I quite enjoy I picked up from the show Psych. You can do it alone or play it with a friend(found playing it with a friend more affective.) if alone: you basically take a look around the room you are in then close your eyes and try to recreate it in vivid detail: wall colors? floor type? doors? windows? what furniture? wall art? are there words anywhere, what are they? what is the order of the books on the book shelf? other knickknacks? are there other people? what clothes are they wearing? hats? accessories? what does their face look like? If you play with a friend: they look around the room and ask you questions, if you play regularly you can pop quiz each other at random times. "what is the color of the shirt of the person by the window?" "what is the 3rd book from the left on the top shelf?" what did the sign across the street outside say?" improves not only memory but also general awareness and mental flexibility
I think this method enables systematic practice which is a great habit to develop. For anyone who has ever learnt a language as an adult, or tried to make a dream diary, they will also tell you their memory really improved. I love that the card method is repeatable and consistent. For me, imagining every day people doing the thing I need to remember also works well.
Seems like something useful for revision. I used to do mindmaps of entire chapters on one page with almost only keywords, almost all in red ink. Could remember the layout but sometimes not the exact words 😂. My aunt had a photographic memory when she was younger where she would read books then later she re-reads the page in her mind, word for word without the book. 😮
Hi, I am a fellow paper note investigator here in Germany not 1h from Bielefeld where Luhmann lived (not important fact - but now you will remember...) I love this video because: - it asks the question why paper increases learning and remembering - even in an always online world - it takes a good example like Luhmanns Zettelkasten and adapts it to your own style. - it supports life long learning (in the sense of remembering) Some thing that I would add: - The best method of learning is (partly) based on your personal way of doing things - e.g. visual / haptic / audio? - to evaluate your way you need time and energy and resilience to restart/ repeat - sometimes it is better to follow your own intuition and not the masses (that's what Luhmann did - in my opinion) Feel free to ask for more details if you are interested.
This makes a lot of sense and I’ve always done this subconsciously when learning things I’m interested in. I found writing it down and then making a note about it and then writing a story using it helps me remember it perfectly. It’s how I learn Japanese. I use what I learn to write short creative stories and it helps provide some type of a link to what I learnt and it sticks as if it was always there. Thank you for sharing!!
I have used the card method in the past. As you point out, it works better than cut-n-pasting text into a digital file, partly because the act of writing it helps plant it in the memory. The trick I used was: every card had a number based on the date first written and the sequence of that day. Every card also had at least one other number (often 2-5 numbers) which were the card numbers of other cards previously written that had something in common with the new card. Linking the cards in this way creates a mental connection between the two thoughts and binds them more firmly in the memory.
I think I will try this method coz it really takes me forever to memorize my textbooks I think this will really help me crack my entrance exam Thanks for that bro!
I will definitely try this out. Because many people have been asking in the comments about how to sort all of these cards/notes: I think it would be really helpful to just store the actual paper notes in chronological order, but at the same time taking a photo of said notes and incorporate them into an app with different folders etc. for themes and maybe some tags to add to each card, so you can search through them if needed.
It's rare to encounter content that talks about memory and doesn't only promote the same old techniques like spaced repetition, simply writing things down etc.. this was refreshing!! Thank you for creating this amazing video :)
I realized that I actually have been doing this unintentionally while studying Electrical for my automotive school and the more I thought about it I realized I actually have maintained this information very well with a system very similar to this, from one day not knowing anything about Electrical fundamentals to going onto leaving a reputation among my peers in class of my understanding about how electronics work in 9 weeks, I will continue to do this going further as I really do want to learn more even past the subject of electrical
Was thinking of this idea when I subscribed to Scot P. Scheper email and later learning about his Antinet note taking idea. Now after watching your video, I got so motivated to start taking notes in flashcards. It was a great video. Thanks for RUclips algorithms that suggested your video and thanks for you for your great video. It really inspired me to kinda of restart my learning journey...
Seeing this video gives me hope of salvaging my photographic memory from my childhood. Like many other commenters, i had photographic memory as a child and i was an A student up until graduating high school. I never studied, never saw a reason to since i was getting consistent A's and B's. I also had an aptitude for math anf physics. Then college hit me like a train and thats when i realized that i never practiced how to study and i had to act fast. Thankfully i realized this quickly and only managed to fail one math course. I guess Calculus never fails to fail everyone lol.
When I was a young boy like thirteen, I red a book about "How to develop a Super Power Memory" . The technique is quite the same like using a picture in connection with the word or thing. It is really effective in developing a great memory, but of course you need to practice it. Nice content and awesome editing. .keep up the good work,.,.
First, LOVE this video. The approach seems very logical and well-explained, not to mention, he's speaking from experience and offers different possible uses and personal adjustments. Second, this comment is largely for my own record-keeping purposes, but I'll make a quick note soon enough for those interested in the results I get from this. Here's MY deal: I'm an undergrad engineering student in my second year. Since starting undergrad, I've encountered a lot more challenges when it comes to learning new information/concepts efficiently, *fully* remembering images in my mind, and remembering things in a structured way that's conducive to quick problem-solving. I find that I recall things I've learned decently well in the long-term. In a few words, I learn things well, but slow, and I often work things out slow as well with pesky memory gaps. senioritis I've recently realized/confirmed that in order for me to learn things well, in the way I'm used to, it takes me far more time that I does my peers. I don't learn so well in classes anymore which means I have to spend more time both teaching myself AND studying outside of my scheduled classes. One of my greatest frustrations has been remembering barely enough on exams, so I'm doing research to see what I can do about learning efficiently and remembering better in the short- and long-term. So, I'll try this out and report back in a few weeks/months about how it worked out for me (in addition to some other mindfulness practices like meditation).
the production quality alone instantly made me sub, this is right up my alley. I'm honestly jealous as I want to do something like this (pursuing a purpose and then sharing it with the world). You've inspired me on such a personal level that I actually made a card about the information I've gathered in this video before even finishing the vid itself lmao. I'll try this out for myself. I'm excited to see where this could take me. Thanks man!
You deserve more attention. The world of academics need you. Thank you for putting up such life-changing video. I certainly will implement this system as well.
Thank you! At 50, my memory began to fail me even just to remember names of people and today at 61, it frightens me to be so forgetful. I love to read as opposed to watching on a screen and your video just gave that spark I needed. I guess my problem is distraction, I get easily distracted and tend to multi-task. Focus is key in remembering things, people, places but events < good and bad > my memory is so photographic. So you’re correct about making the things we read personal because it sticks ! ☺️
This is an amazing video, really. And the comments are superb. In one single shot I have learned so much. Thank you to the author indeed. On the other hand thank you to Pixxi and the replies and other comments. I am so thrilled to start this tonite and never stop. I remember When I was studying at college I used to remember every house I passed when on the bus route. This is real. I had forgotten about it but will do it with intend. God bless each one of you and your people. So really happy. Comments are so powerful
This video popped many times in my feed, but I ignored thinking, it would be another normal ordinary video giving general advice. But you proved me wrong. 🙌
Thank you for sharing your journey! This video deserves way more attention that it has, I’ve been struggling with this exact problem, especially is maths. Your a life saver and I hope this channel blows up!
I'm going to start with this method of memorizing as soon as possible, because as you said it makes it more fun to learn and keep expanding our knowledge as life goes on. I've been thinking about ways to memorize knowledgeable stuff cause I keep forgetting them. Now thanks to you I shall try this method out once my exams get over. Hopefully it sticks with me too. Thanks for this video 🙌
seems like a great video! I personally have an actual photographic memory. I look at textbooks before my tests and read them twice and I can remember them word for word (although my memory is getting worse). Good luck with your youtube it seems to be very entertaining. Subscribed!
@@GenJov yes, my maternal grandfather also had one. My mother's side of the family are really smart, one of my cousins finished top 2 in my country in terms of academics. (south korea)
First of your vids I have seen. At the end you said “The channel is really small” and I was so impressed with this vid I thought “that can’t be right” and then I see it is from 1 year ago and it already has over a million (well deserved) views. One more subscriber here 👋 👍
As someone who struggled with ADHD my whole life I started keeping commonplace journals bc I was tired of being sad I couldn’t remember important events I had with loved ones and it this whole writing stuff down and being intentional about it really does help.
I think you've developed a great system - but it's not 'photographic' in the truest meaning of 'photographic memory', unless I've missed something important in the video. You are rewriting and interpreting information so that your brain can retain it in a way that is useful to you, i.e., creating memory hooks that trigger links to specific information. Someone with a photographic memory does not need to do this. But that does not detract from the fact that you have spent time and worked on this system and turned it into an effective skill. Huge kudos to you for developing and sharing this; I found it really useful.
Agreed. Years of research has uncovered nobody who can demonstrate a photographic memory. So the idea of a photograph memory is (unfortunately) certainly a myth, and anyone who claims to have one is lying or doesn't really understand what it is.
i originally thought of this being like flashcards and i personally could never learn with flashcards so i was skeptical at first, but the informal writing, the personal connection and the drawing on that little card really let me know it works because the information ive either drawn or made a personal connection to has stuck with me for years. this video has been really helpful, thank u so much
I realised that I use the same 'understand and regurgitate in notes in your own way' method. The only thing is that I do it on my iphone notes. I used to write in notebooks but there is something about the non-uniform look that comes with handwriting that makes reading the information a task in it self. I have found that meticulously typed notes in your own words, under sub headings makes it 100 times easier for me. For eg: I made a note called "videography"... and there are subheadings for lighting, composition, storytelling, gear etc... and whatever knowledge I come across regarding any of the subheadings, I keep adding under that sub-heading. The result is a rich, portable and ever expanding body of notes on a particular subject that has a neat look and can be edited in the future without creating a mess. This was an excellent video bro. loved it.
Thanks, excellent video. I have realized memory is directly dependent on attention. I never forget anything I put attention to, it’s like once you have the habit of attention to anything, there are many ways in which we can recreate the context we put attention to, weather we can recreate the context with notes and drawings as you mentioned here but with imagined stories and landscapes in our brains. When I was in high school I started taking notes just with drawings and really minimal specific notes, it was like your card but I included more drawings than notes, and I was able to present every single essay in front of the class without reading any note but just taking a look at the drawings maybe three times in 15 minutes.
Thank you so much. I am definitely going to try that. I do it in college and there is a huge difference between what I remember from making flashcards versus reviewing PowerPoint slides or whatever I have typed out. I never thought to create a connection of my own. I am studying Ecology and Evolutionary biology which basically means we have to study everything and I am getting to the point where things are getting tough and concepts are getting extremely complicated. This video came at the perfect time!
I'm on the way. I have wanted for so long. From Journaling to photographs and videographs; Now to retain more, have started speaking less. This video is like a company. Definitely relatable but moreover excited to get new neuron connections after this video. Thanks for sharing. Should I too !!
Thanks a lot. I struggle to memorise things, even with conventional methods. I use to do something like this in the past, but I stopped for some reason unknown. Hopefully this helps me and others out.
This is a treasure! It’s the reason why RUclips and the internet exist. Thank you thank you thank you for sharing your process and system in such an organized and artistically pleasing way. I’ll leave some timestamps to come back when I need it: 6:26 Start of steps
Thank you for this video. It literally helped me to get back my spark to study after literally failing many times to do so; as well as to face my upcoming exams again.
Ordered and got 500 index cards to try this. While waiting, it occurred to me that I can categorize them into large chunks (e.g., personal, work, hobby, baking, etc...), then keep breaking them down in a hierarchy with each page having its own unique number. Then when I am making notes, I can annotate with the page number on the back for reference and end up essentially with a personal wikipedia. Pretty cool idea.
This is crazy bro. Absolutely revolutionary. Keep working hard man! Ima be tryin this method out for myself soon, I really think you got something with this!
When I'm studying, I tend to review the material, and try to reword it as a question. Then I write a numbered list of all of the questions down on one piece of paper, and i write the answers in a numbered list on a second piece of paper. Then I quiz myself: I sit down with the questions, and I try to write down the answers from memory and check my work. I make a new quiz, containing a list of the questions I couldn't answer. Repeat until I approach 100% recall. I imagined it was more effective if I wrote it out, instead of typing it out. I think your system would also work very well for me. I'm imagining using your system to record the information as i study. Then reviewing the cards, and making a second set of cards: the questions: one card for each question. Use the question cards like flash cards. When you quiz yourself, you can remove the question cards, when you get the answer correctly. This process ensures that you're consistently focusing on the information, which you find most difficult to remember. I think this is a combination of the flash card study method, and your method. I've just purchased a set of index cards, I'm going to try this when I study going forward.
6 months ago my life had reached its darkest point. Upon nearly giving up meditation was put in my head. I went home and the next day I did “Structure of the Universe” by Dr. Steven Greer. It was a 30 minute meditation and it changed my life. Since that point I have been studying esoteric knowledge and have became interested in math, philosophy, and consciousness which I was not interested in before. I have even read a book for the first time in nearly 10 years which was done on my own accord and not because of schooling. It was Samadhi by Ivan Antic. I have also watched videos and have learned about the chakras. I have short term memory loss (as well as hearing loss, and difficulty in expressing what I am trying to convey) from an illness as a child that nearly took my life. Since my spiritual awakening my memory has substantially improved. I’m looking forward to watching the rest of your videos!
'When the student is ready, the master appears'. I have been putting together a speed learning system in the last couple weeks. There are many memory hacks out there. Your system fits into my personality as I take dozens of notes daily. I was drowning in loose papers. I have used the index card method before. Recently I have been carrying a journal with me. I will use the journal page instead of the notecards as I either misplace or loose cards prior to getting them back to my desk. This is just me. I subscribed, will follow your channel and share your it. Respect!
There's a method method I learned from the Chan tradition of Northern China. You try to remember the day events starting from the last one, ie just before you go to bed and go on through your day up to when you woke up (if you didn't fall asleep meanwhile 🙂; but it's ok if you did, you're in bed for that purpose after all). You don't have to remember everything or strain yourself. Just take it easy, and go on on a very relaxed playful manner. The first purpose is way more important than develping memory which comes only as a byproduct. This nevertheless guarantees a tremendous memory however in just two to three months. The more you do it, the more spectacular the results. One more thing: with this method, you're sure to kiss good bye to your sleeping pills too...
You method is more of a Studying system. Because during the process of simplifying notes, you are going thru the memorization process internally. The simplifying and creating connection to yourself is the process of understanding the content deeply thus creating better recall. Just this part will vary from people to people, which also depends on How much they want to know the topic But when you take a memory technique like Memory palace. it works straight out of the box. You don't have to "Like" or 'simplify' or 'want' to study the topic. The efficiency of this will not vary. As someone with experience with Memory Palace technique for over 15 yrs... The biggest Pro is that you can memorize ANYTHING or EVERYTHING. The Content connection with yourself (in your video) this happens automatically over a period of time depending on if you use the content or not. And the best part is memorization is very long term. From my own Experience of memorizing randomly generated string of numbers, I was able to recall it 90% after 40 days (without a single recall or practice during this time). So thats why I think that instead of calling your method is memory system, it's a better to be called a studying system. of course as you use your system and improve it, it'll be better for you.
@@ohno984Most books teaches nonsense like trying to do it as a party trick. Just start Googling and Youtubing it.. Memory palace is easier and faster to learn. It's basically you attach a picture of information onto existing objects (like objects in your dining room). That part is easy. For others you can youtube specifically on the topic i.e. How to memorize chemistry with memory palace or how to learn new language with memory palace. Watch couple of videos and it'll be enough to get started in next 30-40 minutes.
U r the 21 st century leonardo da vinci . Valuable info worth my time Thanks a lot bro u saved a lot of my time . I want to meet u one day. I am proud to say you are my youngest mentor🎉
I've been struggling with memorizing stuff and overall have declining grades in the past year. Found this video by chance today and I hope it works well for me.
I've actually heard a lecture abt a similar method, although they involved short-forming the words and keypoints you want to remember. I didn't really like that method, also I didn't get WHY exactly we have to draw pictures and make things informal like that. But after watching your video, i finally understand. The way you made sure the points are rly clear is super cool, love your content!
I have always had bad memory,75 years old, but I have a wonderful imagination. I will try to use your method for 6 months, I’ll use my imagination as part of the method and I will get back to you at beginning of July
Some rare times when RUclips algorithms work! Its a good video, and I have been seeing these sort videos lot coz I also tend to loose lot of information. Your method is very useful and tangible ! Great presentation too!
Wasn't expecting this to be legit 11:07 of useful information. Will rewatch with more focus. Caught me off guard hahah. Amazing video, great method, great explanation. I like how you started smiling talking about the benefits you've experienced from this method. I'll use it. Will probably develop on it too though time. Subbed. Interested to see what you're working towards!
I am shocked! The cinematic experience you give us while explaining your topic so effectively! I just cannot believe you are so underrated, I will be sharing this to all my friends and family and anybody who I think will find this useful. Thank you so much :)
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🧠 Created a memory system to remember everything. 00:26 📚 Memory system explained, its science and benefits. 01:20 🧐 Our brains naturally forget useless information. 02:03 💡 Importance is determined by value, relation, repetition. 03:10 😨 Emotionally impactful events are remembered better. 03:38 🤝 Relating information to yourself enhances memory. 04:20 🔁 Repetition helps solidify memories. 05:56 🧠 Improved memory system based on brain functions. 07:47 📝 Personal connection and visualization enhance memory. 08:14 🔃 Physical cards aid memory retention and learning. 08:57 📚 Memory system leads to increased motivation to learn. 09:39 📈 Memory system gamifies learning and knowledge growth. Made with HARPA AI
My breakthrough was writing it all on my computer, in screen sized snippets, and setting up a review system where I would see the note again "later today", "tomorrow", "next week", "next month", "next quarter", on a specific date, and so on. Also heavy tagging with complex/compound self-sorting names (which broke the barrier that seems to exist at something like a hundred simply named tags). Critical to this is the ability to easily and continuously modify the contents of the notes to reword, extend, etc and also to evolve the tagging system to new versions that work for you better than the old versions. I do add pictures, and know I need to do more of that. Pencil and paper never ever worked for me. Write once and forget. Mountains of notes that you cannot find anything it again. If history is important to you, use git, and avoid ginormous masses of now useless junk. Thanks very very much!
hi, could you explain your system in further detail? due to physical disabilities i cannot use pencil and paper and necessarily have to use digital means, so i feel like this could work perfectly for me.
This is interesting! I actually have had my students do this for the last few years to better ingrain the concepts behind research methods. I have them make notes like this by hand, but I have them engage the translation verbally first.
Dude, I love how excited you are about learning. Really awesome system and I love how you described it and I up hope you continue to develop your technique. You got me as a Sub from your presentation. Wishing you all the best! 🧘♂️
That's fantastic! I make tons of notes on my phone/computer but they usually end up just being added to the archive, rather than actually remembered or acted upon. This seems like a good way to remember, recall, and easily access things worth learning. Thanks! Actually, I'm having a thought. After doing this, maybe you could combine/refine related concepts into a new concept card to reinforce it. Or maybe I've been playing too much Doodle God. Thanks again, you have a new subscriber.
With the Zettelkasten, Luhmann used to put his notes in his slip-up boxes which were organized according to themes. So, when he wanted to learn about a specific topic he would have notes from a lot of places on that topic. With your system, how do you connect your ideas? Say you want to find a note related to personal finance, how do you go about finding it?
I suppose he would do the same thing, I mean all that is needed is to organize by themes and catalog the notes, by that I mean putting the cards into boxes that follow a theme or subject with each card being placed in a specific spot according to just numbering the cards. So he could have a notebook paper/digital where each page is titled with a theme and below it would contain the title of the card and a unique number. So whenever he needs to look up something like about plants, he could look into the biology page. The title of the card will provide him on context of the card while the number gives him a way to ID the card faster. So after that he goes over to the box with biology cards and finds the card by whatever number listed next to card.
@BuildTheFutureYouWant Hi! Can I ask you a question? I really have a vision for a future I want to build, but I don't know how to really take it off the ground. There's a huge lot to it, that doesn't leave me in that vision, and a lot that holds me back. At times I feel lost as to whether it is really possible to turn the vision into reality? Will the effort worth it? Can you really give advice if I am able to put into words all that?
This system works fine but you can also just develop a strong memory without having to write notes. If you want to start having a super memory. At night when your laying in your bed try to recall everything throughout your day, and I mean EVERYTHING. At first you may only be able to get a small outline of your day, or maybe just a series of events. However, in time you will start to remember exact conversations or exact words you have read. I promise you that you will not regret trying this.
My friend most people do this. It's called having an existential crisis in bed over the things you said and did that day that were probably completely fine.. but why did that girl not laugh at that one joke though? Why did that person say that one thing in that weird tone, and why didn't you say something wittier in return? etc etc ... this is literally most of us in bed until we learn not to give a fk. Which is not an easy task
@@3choblast3r4 remembering embarrassing or otherwise significant tidbits is not the same thing. Because yes, everyone does that. But what we don’t do is think about the millions of monotonous or simple things like what time we brushed our teeth, what time, and what we were thinking about.
i agree with you actually. for over 3 years ive been going to bed right after looking at my phone and checking my social media, so i havent had time to actually think about my day, think about the people in my day. I have this friend who isnt allowed to have social media till college and he remembers so many small details and when i asked him how he does that, he told me to go to bed while replaying the entire day in my head. Not obssess over small details, but instead remember more information.
Thank you Rizzard Nixon, very cool.
It helps me as well, especially I do it because it helps me remember dreams better and better, journaling didn't help me like this method helps me, but problem is that I study a lot in my computer so it means at the end of day it will be hard to remember anything because, It is like remembering big black whole in my day when I all day was in my laptop or phone 😭.
A supervisor where I worked had a superb memory. I figured out how she did it. She would go over in her mind any important conversations, meetings and occurences that happened that day. She would think about every word and action. If she could not recall something said in a meeting, she would ask someone about it. She was truly amazing. She could recall the previous year ending process line by line, job by job, every person that was involved. If company news was in the paper or sent out in a memo, she would read and then read again. She would dissect every sentence, she would read between the lines, ask someone else to read it and compare comprehension. She was a legend in the company. I miss her. She passed away after retirement.
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wow! why did she do it though?
Amazing I will love to try it
How old and why
How old and why
I used the Sirianni Method to learn the Sirianni Method and not forget it. It worked.
big brain
**THE SYSTEM**
3 rules: simplicity, personal connection, benefit from human specific memory biases
3 key concepts: information, translation and representation.
How it works:
1. Grab an index card
2. Title it with what you want to remember
3. Fill the card with info about the subject. Make it sound personal and VERY informal
4. Write your own connection (or personal example) to the info
5. Draw a pic (should be visualized)
You the man
I have an eidetic memory,with this my memory improve.
I already discovered this technique bymeself,as i couldn't understand my computer classes when i was 11 lol
Info i make it simple,i have the ability to think of a image(am a vivid lucid dreamer,Day dreamer)
Use those images as represetantion
Little Question, would it work on a handwriting notes app with the apple pencil, or would that be to much of a digital system?
@@ZeusTalks As far as I've gathered with all these memory videos, it's really just about the process of physically taking the time to write everything out instead of typing. Whether you're writing it out on a digital apparatus or paper, at that point, shouldn't matter because it's simply about the physicality of it.
That being said, I haven't seen anyone mention whether the eyes/brain responds differently to digital stimuli vs paper when it comes to learning and memorization considering digital screens produce an eye strain unique to screens. Perhaps that's where you would need to go to reach a definitive conclusion. But it might also be highly individualized. If you read a non-fiction book on kindle vs as a physical paper book, do you find one easier to understand and remember than the other?
Another thing to consider is what's doable for you. If you can't or don't want to use paper notes and are therefore unlikely to use this method just because someone said you can only use paper then I'd say just go for digital. Doing this at all will be better than not.
Also note that it doesn't have to be index cards. No school ever said "index cards, only". As long as you know how to section and utilize the paper properly, you should be fine with notebooks. Divide a page into three rows and you've got 6 "index cards" (back and front). That type of thinking. As long as you're condensing roughly to the same idea and not trying to write an essay on it lol.
That fits just fine on an index card! Good job! : ).
This video changed my life. Just wanted to drop a comment to say thank you. Awesome system. I teach it to people now. Thank you so much for sharing.
This shows us when an genuine artists choose platforms to teach.
Thankyou for your hard work.
And I enjoyed your editing too.
ayy thanks
@@State-Of-Mind In the Drawing aspect of this method. Should the art be related to concept which we relate of just a random Donald duck sort of drawings are enough ?😅😂.
The method name ? Why did you name it Sirianni method ? Any reason.
Thanks a Lot.
If you threw away the cards will you still retain the information? Can you test it
@@State-Of-Mind there are a few draw back for having a photographic memory....for instance
once you go through bad situation or experience well you are stuck it for a long time and when something triggers that memory yup trauma is back babe 😂 and the best part is very detailed nightmare so if you are a solider you are stuck with the memories ohh wait photographic detailed memories of people you hypothetical finished off 😂😂.
@@State-Of-Mind Sir can you make another video regarding this? Perhaps a much more detailed and complex video to show whether we should insert ourselves into the knowledge to make it more personal or not, because I found that my memories of real life events would get altered to some extent if I use myself in the notes.
However I want to use this method without altering or changing my memories of reality so do you have a suggestion for it?
This channel is dumb underrated. The way you explained the notes and how they worked was really helpful. And the filmmaking and editing skills are nuts
really appreciate it 🙏
Yeah , big channels just keep spamming the same titles and topics " active recall", "spaced repetition"
This guy needs more recognition for his high quality work (production and informations)
@@State-Of-Mind In the Drawing aspect of this method. Should the art be related to concept which we relate of just a random Donald duck sort of drawings are enough ?😅😂.
The method name ? Why did you name it Sirianni method ? Any reason.
@@Pixelgamiing well they aren’t wrong those are effective methods too
I do something similar to this but in a notebook. The margins are filled with drawings and doodles. Arrows and annotations about connections and I write it VERY informally. I put a lot of little jokes and silly things in there that are just for me and it has absolutely helped me remember so much of what I take in.
Samee
Thanks A Lot I used this method and it actually worked
Whenever I used to read a chapter or a topic at last I would fold my sticky note to make a flashcard of it and then i would write whatever i know in my own language using flowchart and other things to understand better and a small picture to remember the topic.
And when i try to revise it i dont even need to see the paper properly i just recall it with >90% Accuracy (even after seeing the topic after 2-3 days)
Plus Tips for others:
Use this method plus Include (+)Spaced Repetition and (+)Active Recalling i can assure you can remember a lot and for a longer time
Thanks a Lot again/धन्यवाद्(Dhanyawad)🙏🙌 Love From India❤
Bro this video feels so professional, i legit thought you had over a million subs that's how professional it feels
ay thanks
crazy he has so many subs now lol... holy shit, so many youtubers I seen had 1 or 2 k subs and now there all at like a 100K + , it's so insane... but I guess really possible at the same time...
I tend to do this with everything except school work.....alot of people describe me as a person with a good memory i never seemed to utilise it on my school work but as i was watching this video i realised something i do to grasp info , it's just that i never actually knew how i did it....thanks man ....looking forward to apply this
that's sick
I can also remember what I see. Whenever my teacher give us to remember lessons then most students try to remember by reading it but I look that information (eg-Q/A, notes,chapter,etc) for around 2-3 minute without any disturbance. I finally I can remember it. When I am delivering that information I can see the Pic of that information in my mind. In this way I can remember the information with other additional information like how it is written or in which section or position it was written. It help me alot in my exams. 😇
Especially useful for open book exams, or quick retrieval when needed: "I don't remember exactly what it said, but I remember it was on a left-hand side page in the book, about 1/3 into the page count, 20% down the page, give or take, and I will recognise the page when flipping through the book because I remember the layout of paragraphs (and illustrations where applicable) on the page".
Also used it often when reading novels, where chapters later they refer back to something that was said earlier, but you forgot the exact phrasing, and now the plot hinges on it.
When searching about different study and reading techniques on the internet, I always get bombarded with nonsense and identical information. This video changed my life and the way I think
Amazing! You are absolutely right, information can be retained… when we feel it, see it and hear it!
This video for me is a Life saviour. I've been doing a lot of research about photographic memory for the past 2 months to how to make the content i Study, stick to my brain. And i think i found the solution now. Thankyou so much for this video. You've beautifully summarised your 1 year worth of experience in a single video. I'm definitely going to incorporate this technique for my university exams.
Leaving a timestamp for myself 6:25
ayy that means a lot 🙏
Op update please, did it work?
@@pigmounterboardriver2839 yes it does but it takes a lot of practice to write the critical information and your brain to remember what you wrote. The first thing i read after i wake up and the last thing i see before bed are those Flashcards i made. I am sure that i remember more new information than before.
How is it going after 6 months? Do u recommend other video for more details
@@عبدالمجيدالعتيبي-ز6ع hey glad u asked....i incorporated this technique not only to studies but whatever skill that I'm learning. It's been great so far. Try it yourself for one month and make modifications according to your study style. But as i said it takes a lot of practice.
This method that you just told my friend, is the single most important thing i need in my life right now. I cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am. Thanks a lotttt man!!
How beautifully you have explained it!! I have been trying to explain it for so many years to people! People thought I was crazy..
I knew this card system 40 years ago and taught my daughter who went to university because of this. Amen you just remind me thanks 😊
Thank you son. Im 56 years old and still love learning langauges. I have used Roman House Memory system, but I am exited to try your methods.
Does it work
When I was younger, my teacher would write lessons on the blackboard and tell us to write everything down on our notebooks, and I remember, everyday I would waste the entire class talking to others, or drowning myself in my imagination (I used to, and still do, create lots of histories in my head where I was the hero, or histories envolving the girl I liked back then), and after the class was over, I was able to just write everything down, from my memory, I had a real photographic memory, I could remember what was written in the blackboard word by word, my colleagues would just stare at me when I started writing everything from memory, and would compare what they have written with mine, good old times, now my memory has decayed a bit, I still can do it but with less precision, but my memory is not even close to being bad, I ace exams, I learn languages pretty easily, and learn other things with only my empirical observation... But to keep a good memory you should exercise it everyday, like a muscle, and when it's tired give it some rest, but never stop learning... ❤
Hmm... Did u practice when u were younger or its was like a gift or some thin.?
@@study7998 I was "born" with that for some reason, but it would be considering myself too special if I said that, so I don't truly think I was born with that. One hypothesis I have, is that since I was child my brain was stimulated a lot more than other people's, I always observed people, imitated them, liked to play lots of puzzles, liked math, even when I was pre school I always got perfect grades, because I was stimulating my brain too much, and I was even considered awkward and nerd sometimes, I am not up to date in science of learning, but I think this premature stimulation made my memory increase a lot, and I can even prove that with my own personal experience, before I learned a second language, my memory was worse than it is after I did it, just by learning it my memory increased a lot and I remember things much better, it kinda became a habit for me to never stop learning, this is what made my memory to be so good... I am not considering myself special and just telling what I think about it, and I hope this served of any help ❤️
@@fehsilva4868 so when you drive long distances can you remember every single turn you made and every exit you got off at?
When you were in school, did you try to learn what was written on the blackboard or did your brain do it involuntarily? Also, can you give me some tips to improve my memory?
@@areejimranahmed7042 i want to know this too
This. This is the kind of people I want in my life. I've sort of created a very similar method for learning over the last few years. But this helps me structure it so I can teach other ppl too. It's tough to find people with a growth and learning mindset.
Your film making and editing skills are amazing - keep this content up it’s so good!!
thanks sm!
@@State-Of-Mind Hey man isn't this method similar to Robert Greene's system of memory system?
This video emphasises the importance of handwritten notes. So crucial
The video explains that our brains naturally decide what information to store and what to discard based on its value, relation, and repetition. The speaker created a memory system that works with the natural functions of the brain, taking into account memory biases and using the Zettelkasten method to create interconnected notes. The system involves translating information into the real world on paper, representing it in a personalized way, and using repetition and emotion to make it valuable. The goal is to remember what we deem important, not just every little detail of perception. The system enables the speaker to remember everything he learns without exception.
perfect
Its not clear to me what "interconnected" implies. Interconnecting personal relation to notes or the subject of the notes itself? Would you please explain?
my problem is ....I do t deem ANYTHG important. So i dont remember anythg....
i just watched some of your videos and i have never been this motivated to learn something new, i have been in a slump for a long time (in an endless loop of procrastination and inconsistency) and wanted to try different methods of learning and this video not only gave me a new better method but also boosted my enthusiasm to learn what i have to. subbed for life, thank you so much man
awe thank you sm, glad it could help
So after one year, have you learned or done something useful you would never regret?
How to rid from procrastination and inconsistency tell me some guidance ❤
Another memory technique that works and that I quite enjoy I picked up from the show Psych. You can do it alone or play it with a friend(found playing it with a friend more affective.)
if alone: you basically take a look around the room you are in then close your eyes and try to recreate it in vivid detail: wall colors? floor type? doors? windows? what furniture? wall art? are there words anywhere, what are they? what is the order of the books on the book shelf? other knickknacks? are there other people? what clothes are they wearing? hats? accessories? what does their face look like?
If you play with a friend: they look around the room and ask you questions, if you play regularly you can pop quiz each other at random times. "what is the color of the shirt of the person by the window?" "what is the 3rd book from the left on the top shelf?" what did the sign across the street outside say?"
improves not only memory but also general awareness and mental flexibility
I think this method enables systematic practice which is a great habit to develop. For anyone who has ever learnt a language as an adult, or tried to make a dream diary, they will also tell you their memory really improved. I love that the card method is repeatable and consistent. For me, imagining every day people doing the thing I need to remember also works well.
Seems like something useful for revision. I used to do mindmaps of entire chapters on one page with almost only keywords, almost all in red ink. Could remember the layout but sometimes not the exact words 😂. My aunt had a photographic memory when she was younger where she would read books then later she re-reads the page in her mind, word for word without the book. 😮
Hi,
I am a fellow paper note investigator here in Germany not 1h from Bielefeld where Luhmann lived (not important fact - but now you will remember...)
I love this video because:
- it asks the question why paper increases learning and remembering - even in an always online world
- it takes a good example like Luhmanns Zettelkasten and adapts it to your own style.
- it supports life long learning (in the sense of remembering)
Some thing that I would add:
- The best method of learning is (partly) based on your personal way of doing things - e.g. visual / haptic / audio?
- to evaluate your way you need time and energy and resilience to restart/ repeat
- sometimes it is better to follow your own intuition and not the masses (that's what Luhmann did - in my opinion)
Feel free to ask for more details if you are interested.
great stuff man 💪
fairly certain Bielefeld doesn't exist.
@@theboxygenie that is similar to Schröedinges cat - but reverse - as long as you are not there it does not exist
@@42sol How do you mean?
@@theboxygenie I mean: if you want more details feel free to ask specifically.
Or did I measured your question?
This makes a lot of sense and I’ve always done this subconsciously when learning things I’m interested in. I found writing it down and then making a note about it and then writing a story using it helps me remember it perfectly. It’s how I learn Japanese. I use what I learn to write short creative stories and it helps provide some type of a link to what I learnt and it sticks as if it was always there.
Thank you for sharing!!
I have used the card method in the past. As you point out, it works better than cut-n-pasting text into a digital file, partly because the act of writing it helps plant it in the memory. The trick I used was: every card had a number based on the date first written and the sequence of that day. Every card also had at least one other number (often 2-5 numbers) which were the card numbers of other cards previously written that had something in common with the new card. Linking the cards in this way creates a mental connection between the two thoughts and binds them more firmly in the memory.
I think I will try this method coz it really takes me forever to memorize my textbooks I think this will really help me crack my entrance exam
Thanks for that bro!
I will definitely try this out. Because many people have been asking in the comments about how to sort all of these cards/notes: I think it would be really helpful to just store the actual paper notes in chronological order, but at the same time taking a photo of said notes and incorporate them into an app with different folders etc. for themes and maybe some tags to add to each card, so you can search through them if needed.
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It's rare to encounter content that talks about memory and doesn't only promote the same old techniques like spaced repetition, simply writing things down etc.. this was refreshing!! Thank you for creating this amazing video :)
I realized that I actually have been doing this unintentionally while studying Electrical for my automotive school and the more I thought about it I realized I actually have maintained this information very well with a system very similar to this, from one day not knowing anything about Electrical fundamentals to going onto leaving a reputation among my peers in class of my understanding about how electronics work in 9 weeks, I will continue to do this going further as I really do want to learn more even past the subject of electrical
Was thinking of this idea when I subscribed to Scot P. Scheper email and later learning about his Antinet note taking idea. Now after watching your video, I got so motivated to start taking notes in flashcards. It was a great video. Thanks for RUclips algorithms that suggested your video and thanks for you for your great video. It really inspired me to kinda of restart my learning journey...
Seeing this video gives me hope of salvaging my photographic memory from my childhood. Like many other commenters, i had photographic memory as a child and i was an A student up until graduating high school. I never studied, never saw a reason to since i was getting consistent A's and B's. I also had an aptitude for math anf physics. Then college hit me like a train and thats when i realized that i never practiced how to study and i had to act fast. Thankfully i realized this quickly and only managed to fail one math course. I guess Calculus never fails to fail everyone lol.
Thank God I watched this video. It’s like flashcards but better. I’m so trying this out!
I agree
When I was a young boy like thirteen, I red a book about "How to develop a Super Power Memory" . The technique is quite the same like using a picture in connection with the word or thing. It is really effective in developing a great memory, but of course you need to practice it. Nice content and awesome editing. .keep up the good work,.,.
First, LOVE this video. The approach seems very logical and well-explained, not to mention, he's speaking from experience and offers different possible uses and personal adjustments.
Second, this comment is largely for my own record-keeping purposes, but I'll make a quick note soon enough for those interested in the results I get from this.
Here's MY deal:
I'm an undergrad engineering student in my second year. Since starting undergrad, I've encountered a lot more challenges when it comes to learning new information/concepts efficiently, *fully* remembering images in my mind, and remembering things in a structured way that's conducive to quick problem-solving. I find that I recall things I've learned decently well in the long-term. In a few words, I learn things well, but slow, and I often work things out slow as well with pesky memory gaps.
senioritis
I've recently realized/confirmed that in order for me to learn things well, in the way I'm used to, it takes me far more time that I does my peers. I don't learn so well in classes anymore which means I have to spend more time both teaching myself AND studying outside of my scheduled classes. One of my greatest frustrations has been remembering barely enough on exams, so I'm doing research to see what I can do about learning efficiently and remembering better in the short- and long-term.
So, I'll try this out and report back in a few weeks/months about how it worked out for me (in addition to some other mindfulness practices like meditation).
so how did it go? :)
the production quality alone instantly made me sub, this is right up my alley. I'm honestly jealous as I want to do something like this (pursuing a purpose and then sharing it with the world). You've inspired me on such a personal level that I actually made a card about the information I've gathered in this video before even finishing the vid itself lmao. I'll try this out for myself. I'm excited to see where this could take me. Thanks man!
You deserve more attention. The world of academics need you. Thank you for putting up such life-changing video. I certainly will implement this system as well.
Thank you! At 50, my memory began to fail me even just to remember names of people and today at 61, it frightens me to be so forgetful. I love to read as opposed to watching on a screen and your video just gave that spark I needed. I guess my problem is distraction, I get easily distracted and tend to multi-task. Focus is key in remembering things, people, places but events < good and bad > my memory is so photographic.
So you’re correct about making the things we read personal because it sticks ! ☺️
I have watched a lot of RUclips videos on memorization techniques, and this is hands-down the best one yet! Bravo sir 👏🏼
You Will Grow So Rapidly Because Of Quality Of Your Content😍 The Thumbnail, The Video
thanks man
I don't know about photographic memory but full marks for videography and editing 😅
This is an amazing video, really. And the comments are superb. In one single shot I have learned so much.
Thank you to the author indeed. On the other hand thank you to Pixxi and the replies and other comments. I am so thrilled to start this tonite and never stop. I remember When I was studying at college I used to remember every house I passed when on the bus route. This is real. I had forgotten about it but will do it with intend. God bless each one of you and your people. So really happy. Comments are so powerful
aye thank you sm
This video popped many times in my feed, but I ignored thinking, it would be another normal ordinary video giving general advice. But you proved me wrong. 🙌
What a content, loved it. Thank you RUclips for bringing me here.
Thank you for sharing your journey! This video deserves way more attention that it has, I’ve been struggling with this exact problem, especially is maths. Your a life saver and I hope this channel blows up!
thanks so much
I'm going to start with this method of memorizing as soon as possible, because as you said it makes it more fun to learn and keep expanding our knowledge as life goes on. I've been thinking about ways to memorize knowledgeable stuff cause I keep forgetting them. Now thanks to you I shall try this method out once my exams get over. Hopefully it sticks with me too. Thanks for this video 🙌
Well? Progress??
seems like a great video! I personally have an actual photographic memory. I look at textbooks before my tests and read them twice and I can remember them word for word (although my memory is getting worse). Good luck with your youtube it seems to be very entertaining. Subscribed!
how did you get a photographic memory were you born like that?
@@GenJov yes, my maternal grandfather also had one. My mother's side of the family are really smart, one of my cousins finished top 2 in my country in terms of academics. (south korea)
@@harveyh.7467 oh cool
Lucky you
Bro can you please explain how you imagine things when you read them? Are you memorising the page itself like a picture ?
First of your vids I have seen. At the end you said “The channel is really small” and I was so impressed with this vid I thought “that can’t be right” and then I see it is from 1 year ago and it already has over a million (well deserved) views. One more subscriber here 👋 👍
As someone who struggled with ADHD my whole life I started keeping commonplace journals bc I was tired of being sad I couldn’t remember important events I had with loved ones and it this whole writing stuff down and being intentional about it really does help.
I think you've developed a great system - but it's not 'photographic' in the truest meaning of 'photographic memory', unless I've missed something important in the video. You are rewriting and interpreting information so that your brain can retain it in a way that is useful to you, i.e., creating memory hooks that trigger links to specific information. Someone with a photographic memory does not need to do this. But that does not detract from the fact that you have spent time and worked on this system and turned it into an effective skill. Huge kudos to you for developing and sharing this; I found it really useful.
It turns into photographic memory after years of practice. I'm 49...I do it all in my head these daze lol
Agreed. Years of research has uncovered nobody who can demonstrate a photographic memory. So the idea of a photograph memory is (unfortunately) certainly a myth, and anyone who claims to have one is lying or doesn't really understand what it is.
i originally thought of this being like flashcards and i personally could never learn with flashcards so i was skeptical at first, but the informal writing, the personal connection and the drawing on that little card really let me know it works because the information ive either drawn or made a personal connection to has stuck with me for years. this video has been really helpful, thank u so much
Genuinely one of the most informative videos I've ever watched. You're hella underrated!
I realised that I use the same 'understand and regurgitate in notes in your own way' method. The only thing is that I do it on my iphone notes. I used to write in notebooks but there is something about the non-uniform look that comes with handwriting that makes reading the information a task in it self. I have found that meticulously typed notes in your own words, under sub headings makes it 100 times easier for me. For eg: I made a note called "videography"... and there are subheadings for lighting, composition, storytelling, gear etc... and whatever knowledge I come across regarding any of the subheadings, I keep adding under that sub-heading. The result is a rich, portable and ever expanding body of notes on a particular subject that has a neat look and can be edited in the future without creating a mess.
This was an excellent video bro. loved it.
Very inspiring how you've grown! The video itself is very unforgettable. Keep it up !
This is such a perfect utilisation on the basis of memory - visualisation and association. Good to know about this method, gonna try it myself
Thanks, excellent video. I have realized memory is directly dependent on attention. I never forget anything I put attention to, it’s like once you have the habit of attention to anything, there are many ways in which we can recreate the context we put attention to, weather we can recreate the context with notes and drawings as you mentioned here but with imagined stories and landscapes in our brains. When I was in high school I started taking notes just with drawings and really minimal specific notes, it was like your card but I included more drawings than notes, and I was able to present every single essay in front of the class without reading any note but just taking a look at the drawings maybe three times in 15 minutes.
That's a high order learning!! Amazing you could do that!! Any tips?
@@dineshpadaya1488 tips. be born with it.
@@philderkomischetyp4481 bruh 😐
I have ADHD and a terrible working memory 😩
Thank you so much. I am definitely going to try that. I do it in college and there is a huge difference between what I remember from making flashcards versus reviewing PowerPoint slides or whatever I have typed out. I never thought to create a connection of my own. I am studying Ecology and Evolutionary biology which basically means we have to study everything and I am getting to the point where things are getting tough and concepts are getting extremely complicated. This video came at the perfect time!
that's dope! i hope it goes well
I'm on the way. I have wanted for so long. From Journaling to photographs and videographs; Now to retain more, have started speaking less. This video is like a company. Definitely relatable but moreover excited to get new neuron connections after this video. Thanks for sharing. Should I too !!
Thanks a lot. I struggle to memorise things, even with conventional methods. I use to do something like this in the past, but I stopped for some reason unknown. Hopefully this helps me and others out.
man, thank you so much! i hope it helps out too 🙏
I can already see you becoming a big youtuber in the future! Good luck👍
This might be out of context but his editing skills are on the next level like damn good
This is a treasure! It’s the reason why RUclips and the internet exist. Thank you thank you thank you for sharing your process and system in such an organized and artistically pleasing way.
I’ll leave some timestamps to come back when I need it:
6:26 Start of steps
Thank you for this video. It literally helped me to get back my spark to study after literally failing many times to do so; as well as to face my upcoming exams again.
Ordered and got 500 index cards to try this. While waiting, it occurred to me that I can categorize them into large chunks (e.g., personal, work, hobby, baking, etc...), then keep breaking them down in a hierarchy with each page having its own unique number. Then when I am making notes, I can annotate with the page number on the back for reference and end up essentially with a personal wikipedia. Pretty cool idea.
ayy that's so dope!
This is crazy bro. Absolutely revolutionary. Keep working hard man! Ima be tryin this method out for myself soon, I really think you got something with this!
When I'm studying, I tend to review the material, and try to reword it as a question. Then I write a numbered list of all of the questions down on one piece of paper, and i write the answers in a numbered list on a second piece of paper.
Then I quiz myself: I sit down with the questions, and I try to write down the answers from memory and check my work.
I make a new quiz, containing a list of the questions I couldn't answer.
Repeat until I approach 100% recall. I imagined it was more effective if I wrote it out, instead of typing it out.
I think your system would also work very well for me. I'm imagining using your system to record the information as i study. Then reviewing the cards, and making a second set of cards: the questions: one card for each question.
Use the question cards like flash cards. When you quiz yourself, you can remove the question cards, when you get the answer correctly. This process ensures that you're consistently focusing on the information, which you find most difficult to remember.
I think this is a combination of the flash card study method, and your method.
I've just purchased a set of index cards, I'm going to try this when I study going forward.
6 months ago my life had reached its darkest point. Upon nearly giving up meditation was put in my head. I went home and the next day I did “Structure of the Universe” by Dr. Steven Greer. It was a 30 minute meditation and it changed my life. Since that point I have been studying esoteric knowledge and have became interested in math, philosophy, and consciousness which I was not interested in before. I have even read a book for the first time in nearly 10 years which was done on my own accord and not because of schooling. It was Samadhi by Ivan Antic. I have also watched videos and have learned about the chakras. I have short term memory loss (as well as hearing loss, and difficulty in expressing what I am trying to convey) from an illness as a child that nearly took my life. Since my spiritual awakening my memory has substantially improved. I’m looking forward to watching the rest of your videos!
'When the student is ready, the master appears'. I have been putting together a speed learning system in the last couple weeks. There are many memory hacks out there. Your system fits into my personality as I take dozens of notes daily. I was drowning in loose papers. I have used the index card method before. Recently I have been carrying a journal with me. I will use the journal page instead of the notecards as I either misplace or loose cards prior to getting them back to my desk. This is just me. I subscribed, will follow your channel and share your it. Respect!
There's a method method I learned from the Chan tradition of Northern China. You try to remember the day events starting from the last one, ie just before you go to bed and go on through your day up to when you woke up (if you didn't fall asleep meanwhile 🙂; but it's ok if you did, you're in bed for that purpose after all). You don't have to remember everything or strain yourself. Just take it easy, and go on on a very relaxed playful manner. The first purpose is way more important than develping memory which comes only as a byproduct. This nevertheless guarantees a tremendous memory however in just two to three months. The more you do it, the more spectacular the results. One more thing: with this method, you're sure to kiss good bye to your sleeping pills too...
You method is more of a Studying system. Because during the process of simplifying notes, you are going thru the memorization process internally. The simplifying and creating connection to yourself is the process of understanding the content deeply thus creating better recall. Just this part will vary from people to people, which also depends on How much they want to know the topic
But when you take a memory technique like Memory palace. it works straight out of the box. You don't have to "Like" or 'simplify' or 'want' to study the topic. The efficiency of this will not vary.
As someone with experience with Memory Palace technique for over 15 yrs... The biggest Pro is that you can memorize ANYTHING or EVERYTHING.
The Content connection with yourself (in your video) this happens automatically over a period of time depending on if you use the content or not. And the best part is memorization is very long term. From my own Experience of memorizing randomly generated string of numbers, I was able to recall it 90% after 40 days (without a single recall or practice during this time).
So thats why I think that instead of calling your method is memory system, it's a better to be called a studying system. of course as you use your system and improve it, it'll be better for you.
Where can I find some content about memory palace pls?
is there any books or anything to study it from?
@@ohno984Most books teaches nonsense like trying to do it as a party trick.
Just start Googling and Youtubing it.. Memory palace is easier and faster to learn. It's basically you attach a picture of information onto existing objects (like objects in your dining room).
That part is easy. For others you can youtube specifically on the topic i.e. How to memorize chemistry with memory palace or how to learn new language with memory palace.
Watch couple of videos and it'll be enough to get started in next 30-40 minutes.
@@ohno984 pretty popular memory system. A google or YT search is enough to get you started!
Memory Palace is always a fail for me. On top of remembering things you now also need to remember where they are.
Can you share more of your findings related to this stuff? Sounds really interesting.
This is brilliant. It just feels like it’s going to work. Gonna try this right now! Thank you so muchhhhh!!!
Hey it's been a month. So... did it work?
@@shantanukulkarni8883 I haven’t practiced it as much as I would’ve wished. But as much as I did. It was able to retain quicker but longer!
@@shantanukulkarni8883 it actually worked for me. Matt D'avella copied this guy so it works
U r the 21 st century leonardo da vinci .
Valuable info worth my time
Thanks a lot bro u saved a lot of my time .
I want to meet u one day.
I am proud to say you are my youngest mentor🎉
I’m so grateful you shared this! I will be applying this to my daily life now, thank you! May God Bless you!
I've been struggling with memorizing stuff and overall have declining grades in the past year. Found this video by chance today and I hope it works well for me.
Bro please make more videos, like on a weekly basis.... I'm eagerly waiting.... You are amazing.
ayy they'll be coming soon
I've actually heard a lecture abt a similar method, although they involved short-forming the words and keypoints you want to remember. I didn't really like that method, also I didn't get WHY exactly we have to draw pictures and make things informal like that. But after watching your video, i finally understand. The way you made sure the points are rly clear is super cool, love your content!
I have always had bad memory,75 years old, but I have a wonderful imagination. I will try to use your method for 6 months, I’ll use my imagination as part of the method and I will get back to you at beginning of July
hell yeah
Some rare times when RUclips algorithms work! Its a good video, and I have been seeing these sort videos lot coz I also tend to loose lot of information. Your method is very useful and tangible
! Great presentation too!
Great concept, this will easily 10 X your recall memory. Nice job.
Wasn't expecting this to be legit 11:07 of useful information. Will rewatch with more focus. Caught me off guard hahah.
Amazing video, great method, great explanation. I like how you started smiling talking about the benefits you've experienced from this method. I'll use it. Will probably develop on it too though time. Subbed. Interested to see what you're working towards!
I am shocked! The cinematic experience you give us while explaining your topic so effectively! I just cannot believe you are so underrated, I will be sharing this to all my friends and family and anybody who I think will find this useful. Thank you so much :)
This is the best video I have ever watched in my life.
let's goooo
I suffered a TBI and short-term memory loss. I`m going to give your method a shot. Thanks for the video.
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thankyou, ill try this :>
Very impressed that your channel isn’t bigger for the quality work you put out.
My breakthrough was writing it all on my computer, in screen sized snippets, and setting up a review system where I would see the note again "later today", "tomorrow", "next week", "next month", "next quarter", on a specific date, and so on. Also heavy tagging with complex/compound self-sorting names (which broke the barrier that seems to exist at something like a hundred simply named tags). Critical to this is the ability to easily and continuously modify the contents of the notes to reword, extend, etc and also to evolve the tagging system to new versions that work for you better than the old versions. I do add pictures, and know I need to do more of that.
Pencil and paper never ever worked for me. Write once and forget. Mountains of notes that you cannot find anything it again. If history is important to you, use git, and avoid ginormous masses of now useless junk.
Thanks very very much!
hi, could you explain your system in further detail? due to physical disabilities i cannot use pencil and paper and necessarily have to use digital means, so i feel like this could work perfectly for me.
@@mirikuruart It's a huge topic, where did I lose you?
Good job! I knew I had faith in the right person. Much love and peace. :) also, yes I remember you.
Your passion and dedication to learn is truly inspirational.
A picture is definitely worth a thousand words!
This is interesting! I actually have had my students do this for the last few years to better ingrain the concepts behind research methods. I have them make notes like this by hand, but I have them engage the translation verbally first.
Dude,
I love how excited you are about learning.
Really awesome system and I love how you described it and I up hope you continue to develop your technique.
You got me as a Sub from your presentation.
Wishing you all the best!
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You are killing it dude. Thank you so much for blessing us with this wisdom.
Excellent explanation and examples. Thank you.❤
That's fantastic! I make tons of notes on my phone/computer but they usually end up just being added to the archive, rather than actually remembered or acted upon. This seems like a good way to remember, recall, and easily access things worth learning. Thanks!
Actually, I'm having a thought. After doing this, maybe you could combine/refine related concepts into a new concept card to reinforce it. Or maybe I've been playing too much Doodle God.
Thanks again, you have a new subscriber.
thanks, and yeah definitely. I'll often look over previous cards to write a new one if the ideas are related, it's great for reinforcement
With the Zettelkasten, Luhmann used to put his notes in his slip-up boxes which were organized according to themes. So, when he wanted to learn about a specific topic he would have notes from a lot of places on that topic. With your system, how do you connect your ideas? Say you want to find a note related to personal finance, how do you go about finding it?
I was thinking the same thing
@@Tierrittaa same question ❓
I suppose he would do the same thing, I mean all that is needed is to organize by themes and catalog the notes, by that I mean putting the cards into boxes that follow a theme or subject with each card being placed in a specific spot according to just numbering the cards.
So he could have a notebook paper/digital where each page is titled with a theme and below it would contain the title of the card and a unique number. So whenever he needs to look up something like about plants, he could look into the biology page. The title of the card will provide him on context of the card while the number gives him a way to ID the card faster. So after that he goes over to the box with biology cards and finds the card by whatever number listed next to card.
Just organize them in a similar manner/whatever works for you depending on your space and how many cards you build up
@BuildTheFutureYouWant Hi! Can I ask you a question? I really have a vision for a future I want to build, but I don't know how to really take it off the ground. There's a huge lot to it, that doesn't leave me in that vision, and a lot that holds me back. At times I feel lost as to whether it is really possible to turn the vision into reality? Will the effort worth it? Can you really give advice if I am able to put into words all that?