The link method can exist without the memory palace, but the memory palace cannot exist without the link method. It is the heart of mnemonics. Lance Tschirhart, world record holder for Spoken Numbers argued that linking is the number one skill that we should work on in memory training. It is precisely because our skill in linking will determine how well we use every other mnemonic device.
Fundamentals: New Video Series for Paid Subscribers
Here is a preview of what to expect in this new video series. I will be covering what I believe to be the “fundamentals” of mnemonics (one video lesson per month). I’ll share advice and common mistakes to avoid, drawn from my own experience and from interviews with memory athletes on “The Craft of Memory Podcast” (Andrea Muzii, Nelson Dellis, Prateek Yadav, Simon Reinhard, and others).
Upcoming Videos in the Fundamental Series
Number Systems (Rhyme, Shaper, 2 and 3 Digit)
How to Build a Memory Palace
How to Use a Memory Palace
Common Mistakes of Memory Palace Design
Phonetic Systems (Major, Dominic, and Simon)
Spaced Repetition and Retrieval
The Link Method - Homework Assignment
Use the link method to memorize the “Ten Plagues of Egypt.”
Write down the reasons why each link has good “directionality.”
When should one use and not use the link method?
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