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ADITI SINGHAL AND SUDHIR SINGHAL HOW TO MEMORIZE ANYTHING The Ultimate Handbook to Explore and Improve Your Memory Downloaded from GAPPAA.ORG - No.1 Desi Ebook Site, It's FREE. RANDOM HOUSE INDIA Contents Downloaded from GAPPAA.ORG - No.1 Desi Ebook Site, It's FREE. Preface Self Assessment Why Memory Training PART A: BASICS OF MEMORY 1. Understanding Memory What is memory? Potential of human memory Some myths about memory How are memories formed? Types of memory 2. Attention—A Key to Memory Attention Interest Emotions How to improve attention 3. Train Your Memory Can I have a good memory? What your untrained memory can do What your trained memory can do Laws of memory PART B: MEMORY TECHNIQUES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS 4. Making Strong Associations How to make strong associations? Key points for better visualization 5. Applications of Chain Method Memorizing a shopping list Memorizing a list of ‘things-to-do’ today Memorizing a checklist 6. Personal Nick Name (PNN) Method How to memorize countries and capitals How to memorize answers 7. Learning Foreign Language Words and English Vocabulary Memorizing foreign language words Improving English vocabulary Memorizing scientific terms 8. Memorizing Names and Faces 9. Hide-and-Seek Method Memorizing points of speech Memorizing zodiac signs in a sequence Memorizing a checklist 10. Mnemonics Rhyme mnemonics Acronym Acrostics Music mnemonics Number phrase technique Image mnemonics 11. Memorizing Spellings 12. Peg System Number rhyme method Memorizing ingredients of a recipe Memorizing appointments Number shape method Memorizing name of the world’s highest mountain peaks 13. Memorizing Numerical Facts and Data Phonetic peg system Memorizing an address Memorizing a lock code Memorizing phone numbers Memorizing ATM pin Memorizing 20-digit numbers and beyond Memorizing birthdates and anniversaries 14. Create Your Own Peg System Value peg system Alphabet peg system Memorizing list of Prime Ministers 15. Mind Maps—Creative Note Taking What is a mind map? How to make mind maps? Why mind maps? Mind map about planning a party Mind map about planning a trip Mind map about making notes of a topic How do mind maps improve memory? 16. How to Improve Concentration Concentration exercises Observation skills Food for brain Keeping a check your lifestyle Avoid multitasking Setting clear goals Forgetting unwanted memories Meditation PART C: STUDENT SECTION 17. Chemistry Memorizing the chemistry periodic table Memorizing facts about metals 18. Memorizing History Dates 19. Memorizing Answers of Social Studies Memorizing short answers Memorizing long answers 20. Maths and Physics Memorizing place value Memorizing method for measurement units Memorizing mathematical formulae Memorizing square roots Memorizing physics constants 21. Biology Memorizing answers of biology Memorizing diseases and their symptoms 22. Smart Study Skills Smart goal setting PQRST approach Mind map your notes Use memory techniques Scientific revision plan Beware of: procrastination and distraction Exam tips: no fear, now that exams are here! PART D: TRICKS TO AMAZE YOUR FRIENDS 23. Memorizing 500-years Calendar 24. Memorizing Long Series of Numbers Applying memory tricks to your working life 25. Memorizing Playing Cards APPENDIX Frequently Asked Questions Mind maps Acknowledgements A Note on the Authors Follow Random House Copyright A NOTE ON THE AUTHORS Downloaded from GAPPAA.ORG - No.1 Desi Ebook Site, It's FREE. Aditi Singhal is an international memory trainer, author, motivational speaker, counsellor, and Vedic Math expert par excellence. She has to her credit the Guinness World Record for conducting the largest Maths class and three national records for memory and fastest calculation awarded by the Limca Book of Records. She has also been given ‘The Best Memory Trainer’ award by the India Book of Records. Her dream to make calculations simple for all resulted in the bestselling book How to Become a Human Calculator? Email: [email protected] Website: www.aditisinghal.com Sudhir Singhal is a dynamic trainer, author, motivational speaker and counsellor. He has to his credit the Guinness World Record for conducting the largest Maths class and a world record in the Limca Book of Records. He has been a source of inspiration for many youngsters. He has over fifteen years’ experience in different fields like technology, programming, management, and education. Email: [email protected] To the Almighty God, the supreme father of all souls and the source of true knowledge. Downloaded from GAPPAA.ORG - No.1 Desi Ebook Site, It's FREE. Praise for the Book Downloaded from GAPPAA.ORG - No.1 Desi Ebook Site, It's FREE. ‘This book is certainly a masterpiece. It will help you to master your memory.’ Dr Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury Chief Editor, Asia Book of Records ‘I have known Aditi since the last 4–5 years when she wanted to make it to the Limca Book of Records for the fastest calculation. Not only did she make that record, she went on gathering laurels culminating with the Guinness World Record! Since then Aditi and her husband Sudhir have become well-known for memory techniques, holding memory sessions and workshops. In fact, often I seek her advice to solve a record issue. The section on specific subjects like Biology, Chemistry etc. will be a boon book for students. I wish Aditi and Sudhir all the best for their book How to Memorize Anything, a book which will help thousands to be memory perfect!’ Vijaya Ghose Editor, Limca Book of Records The book How to Memorize Anything focuses on fundamentals of memory techniques to improve memory, bringing about a better understanding of the brain, using the right software for garnering and nurturing potential of the mind, and has a separate subject- wise section for students. Knowing Aditi and Sudhir as I do, this book will create great impact in pushing the mental boundaries into unexplored regions.’ Syed Samar Hamid Additional Secretary, Hamdard Education Society ‘Using these techniques, I can now memorize my answers, formulae, and vocabulary effectively and efficiently. It helped me improve my life as well.’ Koyal Rana Miss India World, 2014 (Learnt memory techniques from us in the 12th standard) ‘I am glad that Aditi and Sudhir have come up with a book that makes important contribution to this important field of study. The book is written in a very simple language accessible to laymen without much scientific jargon. I am sure this book will inspire students and professionals alike to focus and sharpen their memory using myriad techniques listed in the book.’
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