No more excuses, it's time to get your memory game on point! Nelson Dellis is here to give us the scoop on all things memory. We're diving into topics like memory techniques, brain health, and interesting facts about our memory.

Nelson Dellis is a 5x USA Memory Champion and one of the leading memory experts in the world, he is a competitive Memory Athlete, Memory Consultant, Published Author, and highly sought-after Keynote Speaker. As a Memory Champion, Mountaineer, and Alzheimer's Disease Activist, he preaches a lifestyle that combines fitness, both mental and physical, with proper diet and social involvement.

You may have a bad habit of overestimating other people's abilities while underestimating your own but Nelson makes it clear that all of us are capable of boosting our memory skills. Yes, it's a skill! We're breaking down the first steps of memorization so it's crystal clear. We also explore the four pillars of brain health, dishing out both the good and the bad aspects of each. Plus, the practical advice on habits you can start today to improve your memory.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[2:25] How do you transform from average to Grandmaster of Memory?

[8:40] The power of memory palace technique.

[11:00] We are really good at visualizing places. If you close your eyes, you can place images that represent things that you want to memorize along

[17:20] Memory can be fun if you learn the right approach.

[20:30] People constantly overestimate other people’s abilities but underestimate their own abilities.

[26:25] What goes into the first step of memorization.

[29:00] The four pillars of brain health:.

[35:25] What are some of the positive and negative aspects of the four pillars?

[38:55] What is a habit or something that someone can start to do today to improve their memory?

[45:25] The power of intention and practice.

Connect with Nelson on YouTube: @NelsonDellis

Learn more in his book: Memory Superpowers!: An Adventurous Guide to Remembering What You Don’t Want to Forget

Check out Nelson's website: https://www.nelsondellis.com/

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