Wouldn’t it be great if you could instantly access perfect calm? Or even better, live in such a deep state of relaxation that you don’t need some special strategy to deal with anxiety? That’s what 3x USA Memory Champion John Graham learned to do. And it turns out that the core techniques are easy to practice. In this episode of the Magnetic Memory …

Many people who want to master multiple topics wonder about the exact polymath personality traits they’ll need to nurture. I went through the hard work of figuring this out myself, especially while completing my PhD at York University in Toronto. During those years, I studied a variety of polymaths to “reverse engineer” how exactly they developed s…

A lot of people throw around the term lifelong learning. But what does it really mean? And how can you adopt its principles to benefit your life in every respect? I’m talking about more than just being smarter. I’m talking about using lifelong learning to build the health of your body and brain. Adopting study skills that build your wealth. Develop…

If you want to stop losing things, you’re probably tired of the standard advice. Sure, tips like getting more organized, reducing clutter and always placing things in a designated spot make sense. But everyday life does not make sense. Sometimes we put things down and can’t remember where we put them. That’s just the way it goes. So when it comes t…

Ben Cardall’s demonstrations of what Sherlock Holmes would do under real world conditions are legendary. So too is his book on the key observation and memory techniques you need to pull it all off. It’s called The Monographs. To celebrate the upcoming new version of this essential text on deduction, Ben joins me for an expansive conversation. We co…