Unlimited memory by Kevin Horsley

Unlimited memory by Kevin Horsley

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Unlimited memory by Kevin Horsley
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THE BLUE TREE

Personal
Productivity

CEF B1

CEFR B1

Intermediate

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Answer the questions below. After each question there is an audio with a model answer Listen to it and use it to improve yours. Remember: never be content with your first attempt 🙂

Is memory an innate talent or a creative skill?
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I believe memory is more of a creative skill. Just like how I learned to be creative in my marketing job, we can train our memory by forming new habits. The idea that memory isn’t something you’re just born with is actually pretty liberating. It means that with practice, anyone can improve their memory, just like Kevin Horsley talks about in his book. It’s all about creating vivid images in your mind and associating them with places you know well.

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Improving memory, in my view, is similar to cultivating any other skill—it requires consistent practice and the right techniques. From what I’ve gathered, two methods stand out: first, the ‘seeing’ method, where you create strong mental images of what you want to remember. Second, the ‘placing’ method, where you link these images to specific places you’re familiar with. It’s almost like building a mental map, and each piece of information has its own spot on that map. With time, this approach can significantly enhance how well we remember things.

What are the benefits of having good memory?
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Having a good memory is like having a superpower in your everyday life! It can make everything from work tasks to social interactions smoother and more enjoyable. For me, as a graphic designer, remembering client preferences or specific design details without having to constantly look them up saves so much time and energy. Plus, it’s really helpful in keeping track of all the little things in life, like names, birthdays, and even creative ideas that pop into my head. It just makes life flow better.

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part one

Welcome to our lesson on memory improvement! Today we’re going to be discussing some powerful techniques that you can use to boost your memory, based on the principles outlined in Kevin Horsley’s book “Ultimate Memory.” Whether you’re a student looking to improve your study habits, a professional looking to stay ahead in your field, or just someone who wants to keep your brain sharp, these techniques will help you do just that. You’ll learn about mnemonics, visualization, and other methods for remembering information more effectively. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to improve your memory and be well on your way to achieving your goals. So, let’s get started!

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COMPREHENSION

  • ⌚ 0:41 What do the examples of a lawyer, surgeon and a speaker mean?
  • ⌚ 0:47 How important is it to have good memory for our careers?
  • ⌚ 0:56 Is good memory an innate talent or a creative habit?
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part two

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  • ⌚ 1:05 What does it mean that memory is ‘not something that happens to us’?
  • ⌚ 1:12 What’s the secret of having good memory?
  • ⌚ 1:23 What has Kevin Horsely achieved as regards improving his memory?
  • ⌚ 1:40 What are the two methods we will learn about in this lesson?
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part three

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  • ⌚ 2:00 What does SEE stand for?
  • ⌚ 2:18 How can we use our senses to remember better?
  • ⌚ 2:28 What is the goal behind the ‘exaggerate’ step in SEE?
  • ⌚ 2:37 Does learning need to be serious?
  • ⌚ 2:46 How can we energize the information we want to remember?
  • ⌚ 3:25 How did Nathan use the SEE method in his studies?
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part four

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  • ⌚ 3:46 How did he remember the relation between Dopamine and Cocaine?
  • ⌚ 4:06 What did he imagine to remember the connection between Anandamide & Marijuana?
  • ⌚ 4:25 Do you remember what Serotonin does and how it relates to Prozac?
  • ⌚ 4:51 What helped him remember Norepinethrine & Ritalin?
  • ⌚ 5:08 Do you remember what endorthins do?
  • ⌚ 5:21 What else helped him remember this information?
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part five

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  • ⌚ 5:36 How can we remember a long list of items using the Placing method?
  • ⌚ 5:52 What is our mind good at?
  • ⌚ 6:40 What does it mean that “the journey is like the paper, and the images are like the ink?
  • ⌚ 6:56 What kind of places can we use to remember things better?
  • ⌚ 7:19 Will we ever run out of places in our mind to store new information?
  • ⌚ 7:33 Do you agree with Nathan, that “perfect memory is a skill, not a special gift”
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Which idea from this lesson on memory do you agree with?
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DISCUSSION

Discuss the questions below. 

  • How effective do you think the ideas from this lesson are in the context of remembeing things better?
  • Can you think of a specific time when you had to use a mnemonic device to remember something important? How did it work for you?
  • How do you think our emotions affect our ability to remember things? Give an example.
  • How do you think you can improve your memory?
    Can you think of a time when your memory failed you? What do you think caused the failure and how can it be prevented in the future?
  • How does the process of memorization differ for different types of information (e.g. facts, names, faces, etc.)?
  • How do you think technology has impacted our ability to remember things?
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What do you think of the ideas presented in this lesson? Have you ever worked on improving your memory in any systemic way? Would you like to have better memory? How would having better memory help you in personal and professional life?

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Pinkcast. The Drucker Memo

Pinkcast. The Drucker Memo

Pinkcast. The Drucker Memo
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THE BLUE TREE

Personal
Productivity

CEF B1

CEFR B2

Upper
Intermediate

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warm up

Answer the questions below.

Do you think people generally learn from history?
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I think people can learn from history, but sometimes we get stuck in the same patterns and repeat mistakes. It depends on whether we’re open to reflecting on the past and actually applying those lessons. Personally, I try to take a step back and think about what went right or wrong before moving forward, but it’s easier said than done!

How much can we learn by analyzing our own past choices?
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I believe we can learn a lot by analyzing our own past choices. I’ve found that reflecting on my experiences, both good and bad, helps me make better decisions in the future. It’s like that idea of self-awareness—once you recognize where you’ve gone off track, you can avoid making the same mistake again. I’ve also learned that it’s important not to be too hard on myself when things don’t go as planned.

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What helps me make better decisions is having a clear system in place and staying grounded in my goals. I find it useful to break down big decisions into smaller parts, and I always try to think through both the pros and cons. I also believe in being flexible, because sometimes things don’t go as expected, and you have to adjust. Taking care of my health and keeping my mind clear also plays a big role in making good decisions.

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PINKCAST 4.26

Here’s Peter Drucker’s simple method for improving your performance.

In the last 20 years of writing about business, I’ve often dealt with a major annoyance: I’ll come up with what I’m convinced is a mind-shattering, era-defining idea — only to discover that Peter Drucker had the idea a few decades ago.

Drucker was consistently astute about the present and prescient about the future. A true legend.

Among other breakthroughs, he pioneered the concept of “managing oneself” — which was as novel in the 1980’s as it is commonplace in the 2020’s. And perhaps my favorite Drucker self-management technique is “feedback analysis,” which involves writing down your expectations today to improve your performance tomorrow.

It’s all explained in the latest Pinkcast. You can watch the 174-second video by clicking the link below. After you’ve seen the video, come back here and answer the questions below. 

zaniedbywać

znajdować złoty środek

dążyć do, pretendować, mieć aspiracje

zabiegać o, ubiegać się (o coś)

odpuścić, porzucić

ostatecznie, w końcu

zadania, przydział (pracy)

wykupić (czas na coś)

zakres (obowiązków)

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