Visualization, memory, reading and research skills
Before we read something we often skim or preread it for several seconds. What happens during these seconds is not always clear. Here I will try to demystify this process. Collecting keywords Probably the first thing we do instinctively is noticing certain words. How do we know what to look for? Apparently not all words …
One of the main issues many of my students ask: how to visualize faster. This is one of the subjects we reviewed several times from different perspectives. Here are some more practical tips. I use the metaphor of a greek tragedy to explain… The more words you have the easier to visualize Visualizing one word …
Before the COVID19 crisis, people used to touch much more. Touching is simple, fulfilling and intuitive. We can achieve almost everything without touching. So what do we miss? Read more here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. TLDR ideas We need touch, at least from the intimate people …
Wise people often find meaning in every crisis. This could be caused by different focus, reframing of the challenge into an opportunity, or creation of opportunities that did not exist before the crisis. More on the subject here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. Mobilization During the crisis, people tend to mobilize …
Recently I went with my kids to a movie called “Yesterday”. One of the motives of this movie was a superstar performer feeling like a fraud, who chose to give up everything simply to live an ordinary life. While the movie was nice, my kids started to ask if something like that happens in real …
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If we can remember podcasts, and audiobooks, we can definitely remember conversations. Podcasts are harder. Podcasts great to learn things while driving, or while your eyes rest, or as training. So are audiobooks. If your environment allows you reading or video content, use that instead. Taking notes If you need to remember podcasts, it is …
I am not very successful in getting my kids interested in philosophy or history. Occasionally I am not sure why to bother. In this guest post, Carla Davis shares her perspective on the subject. 7 Tips to get a Teen Interested in Philosophy Philosophy is a Greek word, which means “love of wisdom.” Philosophy is …
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The first homework we give our students in one on one course is marking texts. This exercise is very important for the students’ progress and I want some of it to be open for my readers. The exercise itself The guidelines could not be simpler. Take a text and mark the words worth memorizing with …
We know that regular gyms work and hope that brain training apps also work. Experts are not so sure about it. I will try to present both sides of the controversy and add some practical tips. Today I invite you to read here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. Brain gyms for the aging population …
Western music is built around 7 English letters. This makes the creation and use of mnemonics stories simple and enjoyable. This article is dedicated to musical mnemonics. Since I am a memory expert and a scientist, not a musician, I might miss some nuances. Octaves and scales For me, music lives between math, physics, and …
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