July 28, 2008
Top 3 Memory Improvement Myths
Myth 1: Is all in the genes
On of the largest misconceptions about a good memory is that you are born with it. Most people don't believe that they can significantly improve their memory. It is not in their reality that they could be able to memorize even an entire book a couple of weeks from now.
It is not their fault that they believe this. Through years in school they learned that the only way to remember something is trough repetition. Most people just dismiss the entire notion of memory improvement, and they unknowingly miss out on countless opportunities in their life.
Reality:
Fact: The official world record holder can accurately remember a number that is 67,890 digits long.
Fact: Another record holder can remember 64 full decks of playing cards (3328 cards), in order, after seeing them only once
Fact: Both of these people were born just like you, with no special memorizing abilities.
It is not your fault that your memory is bad. Through years in school you have been taught that the only way to remember something is through repetition. Nothing could be further from the truth!
Memory is a skill, that can be learned by anyone. You are living in a world where 99% of all people use only a fraction of their brains memory power. If you choose to unleash this hidden potential within your brain you will have a tremendous advantage over everybody else. It will be like knowing how to read and write, in a world where nobody else can.
Myth 2: Drugs can improve your memory
Some companies try to trick you into buying expensive drugs that will improve your memory.
Reality:
We are not going to spend a lot of time on this, because it is so stupid. There is no drug on the market today that can significantly improve your memory, and we suspect that we won't see one in the future either. Why?
The plain reason being that using your memory is a combination of the right knowledge & a practical skill (the skill being by far the most important), like learning how to read and write or playing the guitar.
You have the capacity to learn how to speak Spanish in your brain. Millions have learned it. You have the capacity to have an amazing memory in your brain. Unfortunately only a few people have discovered how. To bring out your memory you need to have the right knowledge, then practice as little so it becomes automatic. It's as simple as that.
Seriously. Would you be duped into buying a "learn how to speak Spanish" pill?
Myth 3: You can improve your memory by only reading a book
A lot of companies selling memory improvement product try to create the illusion that you can improve your memory by just reading their book, or listening to a CD. Unfortunately it is not that simple…
Reality:
Memory is a practical skill and it requires practice. It is extremely hard to learn a practical skill from reading a book. Reading every bodybuilding and nutrition book in the world will not make you fit! Even if you know all the right workout routines, and you know exactly what you should eat, this information will be useless if you don't apply it.
Having a great memory is not about the "know how", but actually being able to use it without thinking about it. It should be as effortless as breathing. If you want to learn memory techniques, try Google. But the results you will be getting are very limited.
To get top notch results, you need a complete memory program with a scientific base. You need instructors to guide you, so you avoid doing mistakes that will hinder your progress. And you need step-by-step exercises to make this a part of you, something that you effortlessly do without thinking about it. Do not spend money on an memory product that doesn't offer at least a few of these.



