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Increase Your Memory by 76% with This Simple Memory Technique

My name is Jim Kwik, the founder of Kwik Brain Universe, author of the best-selling book LIMITLESS and host of the #1 brain performance podcast, Kwik Brain. I am a world leading expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning. After a childhood brain injury left me learning-challenged, I made it my life’s mission to create strategies to dramatically enhance mental performance. Once I was able to turn my own learning challenges around, I dedicated my life to helping people like you unleash your true genius and brainpower to learn anything faster and live a life of greater power, productivity, and purpose.

 


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How many times have you met someone new, only to forget their name a minute later? Or finished reading a page, realizing you can’t remember a single word you just read?

 You don’t have a bad memory. You just haven’t been using it the way it was designed.

In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, Jim reveals a simple yet powerful technique proven by research to increase memory recall by up to 76%. You’ll learn how to turn names, facts, and information into unforgettable images using visualization and association, so you can finally remember what matters most.

Jim also breaks down why traditional repetition and rote memorization don’t work, what your brain actually needs to retain information long-term, and how to apply this method to everything from studying and presentations to everyday conversations.

By the end, you’ll have a step-by-step system to strengthen your memory, sharpen your focus, and rebuild the confidence that comes from trusting your brain again.

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**This week’s show notes are taken from the video — enjoy!**

[00:00] The truth about your memory 

[01:18] Why you forget names, details, and what you read

[01:45] Why repetition doesn’t work and how school taught us wrong

[03:40] How visualization and association work

[05:49] Study from Memory and Cognition

[06:34] How your brain encodes information visually and emotionally

[09:31] Step 1 – The foundation of memory

[10:17] Step 2 – Create vivid mental pictures (examples with names)

[11:21] Step 3 – Quick review: the 60-second daily recall

[12:06] Step 4 – Apply it everywhere: studying, languages, to-do lists

[13:12] 7-day memory challenge

Take a screenshot, tag me (@jimkwik) and share your biggest takeaway.

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