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May 7, 2024 42 min

How Do Memory Champions Train Their Minds?

from Simple Questions Podcast Hosted by Dylan Carnahan

Episode 37: How Do Memory Champions Train Their Minds? - features 5-time memory champion Nelson Dellis, who shares his insights on how to memorize information. Episode Summary: This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Nelson Dellis, a 5-time USA Memory Champion. Nelson is the current world record holder for memorizing over 9 decks of cards in 30 minutes, memorizing 907 digits in 30 minutes, and memorizing 235 names in just 15 minutes. Listen as Nelson reveals the strategies that made him an accomplished memory competitor. In this episode we discuss: 00:23 - Introducing Nelson Dellis 02:13 - Discovering Memory Competitions 03:54 - Memory Competitions 06:50 - Understanding Memory 08:26 - Memory Strategies 16:21 - Competition Training 17:46 - Personal Usage 23:42 - Competitive Habits 26:51 - Applications to Aphantasia 33:52 - Flow State 36:01 - Internal Storage 39:57 - Challenges Memorizing 40:54 - Learning More 41:51 - Conclusion Resources: Nelson's Website Hire Nelson as a Memory Coach Nelson's YouTube Channel This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music here.

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