| Author/Book | Strategy/Mental Model | |-------------|------------------------| | dale carnegie | 1. repeat the name immediately after hearing it<br>2. associate the name with a distinctive feature of the person<br>3. use the name in conversation naturally | | harry lorayne | 1. focus intently when hearing the name<br>2. create a visual image linking the name to the face<br>3. use phonetic associations for unfamiliar names | | joshua foer | 1. use the "memory palace" technique<br>2. create bizarre, memorable images for each name<br>3. practice active recall regularly | | tony buzan | 1. use mind mapping to create visual name networks<br>2. employ color and imagery in your mental associations<br>3. link names to existing knowledge or interests | | dominic o'brien | 1. use the "link system" to connect names to physical features<br>2. create stories or journeys involving the person's name<br>3. break down complex names into simpler components | | ron white | 1. use the "file-folder system" in your mind<br>2. create action-based images for names<br>3. practice with a daily name-learning routine | | nelson dellis | 1. focus on unique facial features<br>2. use rhymes or word play with names<br>3. create outrageous, memorable scenarios involving the person | | kevin trudeau | 1. use the "peg system" to associate names with numbers<br>2. create emotional connections to enhance memory<br>3. practice visualization techniques daily | | kenneth l. higbee | 1. understand the principles of memory formation<br>2. use elaborative rehearsal techniques<br>3. apply mnemonic devices systematically | | gary small | 1. use the "look, snap, connect" method<br>2. practice mindfulness when meeting new people<br>3. maintain brain health through diet and exercise | #cheatsheet #memory #mental-models #personal-development