Volume 1 Issue 2

What's in a name?

We usually recognize people's faces, but draw a blank at recalling their names. The reason this happens is simple; our minds automatically store nearly every image our eyes see. We humans rely on our vision so much every day, that our visual memory (our ability to recall visual images) is stronger than all other senses combined. If you doubt this, just think of all the movies you can recall with ease, years after you saw them.

If you saw a person's name just as you see the face, you would recall that name every time. Imagine you lived in a world where people looked like their names! If Mr. Moose had antlers, and Cathy looked like a cat, wouldn't it be easy to recall their names?

Of course, our world doesn't work that way, but you can still use this method. The next time you meet someone new, imagine the name in a visual way. Ted is a teddy bear. Mr. King wears ermine robes and a crown. Imagine they are wearing their names. Your mind will store the image of the name and face as one memory. Every time you see the face you will instantly recall the name. You may feel awkward doing this at first, but you will soon get the knack of it. If you can use this method after reading only one paragraph of memory techniques, imagine what you are capable of!

Dave Farrow is the current holder of the Guiness World Record for memory. Find out more about his programs at www.memorywiz.com or call 1-877-676-3667 (1877 Mr. Memory)