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Anthony Metivier

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Anthony Metivier is a Canadian author and Memory trainer. His approach to mnemonics, known as the Magnetic Memory Method, has introduced several new innovations to the art of memory. Influenced by memory skills innovators like Harry Lorayne and Tony Buzan, Metivier is a promoter of mental literacy.

Born in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Metivier grew up in Kamloops. He completed first a BA and MA in English Literature before completing an MA in Media and Communications at the European Graduate School. Later, he completed a PhD and became the first person to hold a Doctorate in Humanities from York University.

From 2009-2011, Metivier taught Film Studies in the Art History Department of the University of Saarland partly under the auspices of a
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Memory Training Techniques: 7 Useful Daily Drills and Exercises

Memory training feature image of Anthony Metivier springing playing cards to illustrate how memory athletes memorize anything fast

If you’re seeking memory training because of forgetfulness, mental fog, or information overload, you’re not alone.

In fact, I’ve been on both sides.

I’ve been so frustrated with my memory that I nearly dropped out of grad school.

And so successful I came in second in a memory competition against one of the best mental athletes in the world.

My range of experiences means good news for you.

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“Worry is deadly stuff and is directly tied to fear. In the words of the great Frank Herbert who wrote Dune, “fear is the mindkiller.”   Worse, fear creates anxiety, stress, sickness and fatigue. Worry and fear corrode confidence and destroy competence.”
Anthony Metivier, The Ultimate Language Learning Secret

“used to love telling people about my poor memory. When we do this, we essentially train the people around us to treat us this way, which reinforces our beliefs about our inefficient memories.”
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“I’ll bet this exercise sounds crazy to you. It may well be, but the more you interrupt your patterns, the sharper your mind becomes.”
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