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Use Your Memory
Use Your Memory
179 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1987
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Tony Buzan
290 books994 followersTony Buzan was an English author, educational consultant, and pioneer of the mind mapping technique, which he developed to enhance learning, creativity, and memory. Born in Middlesex in 1942, he studied psychology, English, mathematics, and science at the University of British Columbia and later became a graduate student at Simon Fraser University, where he served as the inaugural president of the student society. Buzan was a strong advocate for mental literacy and radiant thinking, drawing inspiration from figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Albert Einstein. He authored or co-authored over 80 books, including the bestselling Use Your Head, The Mind Map Book, and The Speed Reading Book, and gained international recognition through his 1970s BBC series Use Your Head. Buzan co-founded the World Memory Championships, the Mind Sports Olympiad, and the Brain Trust Charity. His legacy lives on through his books, seminars, and iMindMap software.
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June 13, 2023
Tony Buzan became famous after he popularised the mind mapping technique. His spider diagram method is very effective, and it helped me a lot while studying in Medical school. This book will introduce you to his advanced memory techniques to learn and remember more.
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June 7, 2010
عندما قرأت هذا الكتاب لأول مرة طننت انه لن يفيدني في شيء...لكني لما طبقت ما فيه في دراستي الجامعية -الطب- و جدت أني امام افكار هائلة لو فهمت عمقها لاستفدت منها
انا الان استخدم مبادئ الذاكرة التي اشار لها بوزان في كتابه و خصوصا نظام الرابطة
كتاب جميل و بسيط
انا الان استخدم مبادئ الذاكرة التي اشار لها بوزان في كتابه و خصوصا نظام الرابطة
كتاب جميل و بسيط
October 11, 2019
So here's what all this book is about:
1- Change numbers to words
2- Use loci or memory palace.
Which non is Buzan's invention.
All the rest of the book is random list you can make yourself or find on the Internet, apparently Buzan used them just to fill another book.
If you are interested in developing your memory I recommend Joshua Foer's Moonwalking with Einstein
1- Change numbers to words
2- Use loci or memory palace.
Which non is Buzan's invention.
All the rest of the book is random list you can make yourself or find on the Internet, apparently Buzan used them just to fill another book.
If you are interested in developing your memory I recommend Joshua Foer's Moonwalking with Einstein
March 26, 2015
الكتاب روعة
بس كتبك غالية شوية يا برنس :D
خفف علينا عشان نعرف نجيب الباقي :P
بس كتبك غالية شوية يا برنس :D
خفف علينا عشان نعرف نجيب الباقي :P
January 19, 2010
كتاب قيييم أنصح به لكل ضعيف ذاكرة مثلي *_^
September 2, 2019
Better read this after reading 'Use Your Head'.
'Use your head' is a brief introductory book which explores the possibility of unlocking brains immense potential. 'Use Your Memory' digs deeper by discussing various memory enhancing techniques with examples.
Is it helpful?
Definitely. It gives you the basic principles and you can take it forward, modify for your suitability and use them like a pro. It definitely shares knowledge which is worth knowing.
Later half of the chapter discusses the application of the learned techniques in some of the common scenarios (you can skip a few chapter here if you want). Also practicing these techniques is important, more you incorporate these in your daily life more comfortable and fluent you'll get with them and will come natural to you.
'Use your head' is a brief introductory book which explores the possibility of unlocking brains immense potential. 'Use Your Memory' digs deeper by discussing various memory enhancing techniques with examples.
Is it helpful?
Definitely. It gives you the basic principles and you can take it forward, modify for your suitability and use them like a pro. It definitely shares knowledge which is worth knowing.
Later half of the chapter discusses the application of the learned techniques in some of the common scenarios (you can skip a few chapter here if you want). Also practicing these techniques is important, more you incorporate these in your daily life more comfortable and fluent you'll get with them and will come natural to you.
August 1, 2024
całkiem spoko, dwie metody do przetestowania, autor czasami jest giga wkurzający jak się chełpi swoimi innymi książkami i mówi że te metody zmienią twoje życie o 180° xd
April 1, 2021
Niestety trochę się rozczarowałam. Dużo oczekiwałam po tej książce, a okazało się że wiele już wiedziałam.
Jedyne co wyniosłam to aktywnie kojarzyć (zapach, smak, struktura) oraz aby zamieniać słowa na liczby.
Jedyne co wyniosłam to aktywnie kojarzyć (zapach, smak, struktura) oraz aby zamieniać słowa na liczby.
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June 2, 2014I read the Arabic edition of this book. The book is great. However, it doesn't have sufficient exercises. It concentrates on theory and leaves the practice to you. It is divided into three main parts. The first part is a little history and definition and some other basics. The second part is the core and has a detailed explanation of the systems used to memorize things. The last part is a little interactive and talks about applying what you learned to some common problems you face in life like remembering people's names and faces...etc. If you need to really get the real benifit of this book you need to practice all the concepts introduced and don't move to the next one unless you master the previous one. This way, you'll get the most out of it.
In my opinion the first and the last part of the book is what really matters. Although you need the second part in order to master some of the concepts in the last part, but I think you'll enjoy the first part the most, especially if this is your first memory book.
In my opinion the first and the last part of the book is what really matters. Although you need the second part in order to master some of the concepts in the last part, but I think you'll enjoy the first part the most, especially if this is your first memory book.
May 5, 2012
Okay... I will admit I didn't completely read this book... I just wanted to get it off my "currently reading" shelf.
I've read Buzan's books before and I would suggest any or all of them. They are practical and useful. This book specifically teaches memory techniques for multiple situations. There is a diagnosis test, worksheet-like pages and chapter tests. I would suggest buying this book new and in actual book format (NOT on Kindle or an iPad) since there is a lot of fill-in-the-blank exercises. I did not complete the book since I don't have a need for memory techniques right now. However, I will keep it as a reference if I do need it. It is a book that lets you pick and choose which chapters to wish to read or use, and the author himself makes that suggestion in the forward. My only regret is that I wish I would have been introduced to Tony Buzan's work earlier in my life when I was a student. This is a great read for any teacher, student or parent.
June 13, 2013
مذهل و أفادني كثيراً في دراستي.
أهم كتاب من مؤلفات توني بوزان
قرأت كتب أخرى لتوني بوزان مثل أستخدم عقلك و تحكم بذاكرتك و كتاب القراءة السريعة،
ولم أستفيد من جميع هذه الكتب قدر ما أستفدت من هذا الكتاب.
أهم كتاب من مؤلفات توني بوزان
قرأت كتب أخرى لتوني بوزان مثل أستخدم عقلك و تحكم بذاكرتك و كتاب القراءة السريعة،
ولم أستفيد من جميع هذه الكتب قدر ما أستفدت من هذا الكتاب.
March 22, 2021
يقول أينشتاين: "إن التخيل أهم من المعرفة، حيث ان المعرفة محدودة فيما يطول الخيال العالم بأسره محدثًا التقدم والارتقاء".
وذلك هو مفتاح هذا الكتاب؛ بأن تربط عمليات الفص الأيسر من الدماغ (المسؤول عن الأرقام والتحيل،،) بالفص بالأيمن (المسؤول عن الخيال والموسيقى،، )
وبالممارسة ستحصل على الذاكرة الخارقة
وذلك هو مفتاح هذا الكتاب؛ بأن تربط عمليات الفص الأيسر من الدماغ (المسؤول عن الأرقام والتحيل،،) بالفص بالأيمن (المسؤول عن الخيال والموسيقى،، )
وبالممارسة ستحصل على الذاكرة الخارقة
June 29, 2011
The book contains a lot of memory tricks that help to improve your memory. This is my second copy as I put the first down and forgot where. I've had this copy for two years now, so it worked ;)
April 8, 2015
جيد لكن أعيب عليه الحشو والتطويل فى مواضع غير مهمة
May 19, 2023
========== intro by Matteo Salvo
Il problema è che pochissimi di noi hanno frequentato una «scuola di volo» per «imparare a imparare» e quindi, esattamente come se fossimo seduti davanti alla strumentazione di bordo, nelle situazioni appena descritte non sappiamo da che parte iniziare. E adesso come faccio? è la domanda che ciascuno di noi si pone. Per molti lo studio si riduce a una mera sottolineatura del testo, per altri a una lettura ripetuta, per altri ancora a una serie di riassunti e per qualcuno a schemi. Tutti però sono consapevoli dell’assenza di un vero e proprio metodo, nonostante lo studio sia alla base di qualsiasi attività, personale, professionale o sportiva. È assurdo ma l’apprendimento sembra essere l’unica attività dove impera l’autodidattismo.
========== intro by Matteo Salvo
Pensateci un attimo: dopo che una persona ha lavorato dieci anni presso la stessa azienda, ha maturato un’esperienza che gli consente di affrontare e risolvere quasi ogni genere di difficoltà. Ed è una capacità di gestione che non perderà mai. A scuola affrontiamo cinque anni di elementari, poi tre di medie, altri cinque di superiori e infine tre, cinque, o chissà quanti di università; ma alla conclusione del percorso molti, dopo che per quasi vent’anni hanno svolto unicamente il «lavoro» di studiare, non sanno ancora qual è il metodo efficace. Hanno solo acquisito una quantità di informazioni con un dispendio di tempo e di fatica enorme con il risultato che, a distanza di pochi mesi, tratterranno solo una piccola percentuale di tutto quello che hanno assimilato.
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Quasi tutti tendono a ricordare le informazioni in maniera simile: • Da una a sette parole dalla cima della lista. • Una o due parole dalla fine della lista. • La maggior parte delle parole che compaiono più di una volta (in questo caso «il», «e», «di»). • La parola «diversa» (in questo caso «Leonardo da Vinci»). • Poche parole, o anche nessuna, dal centro della lista.
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Einstein ha detto: «L’immaginazione è più importante della conoscenza. La conoscenza è limitata, mentre l’immaginazione abbraccia il mondo intero, stimolando il progresso e dando origine all’evoluzione».
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Quindi più cose sapete e ricordate, più facilmente e automaticamente continuerete a imparare.
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Fissare il vuoto anziché guardare davvero è una delle cause principali della scarsa memoria.
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il nostro subconscio è il parco giochi delle abilità cognitive del nostro cervello, ovvero il «luogo» in cui la corteccia sfrutta alla perfezione le dodici tecniche mnemoniche di base.
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Posso trascorrere cinque o sei ore a leggere un libro e avere, in seguito, solo una vaga idea del suo contenuto.
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Il problema è che pochissimi di noi hanno frequentato una «scuola di volo» per «imparare a imparare» e quindi, esattamente come se fossimo seduti davanti alla strumentazione di bordo, nelle situazioni appena descritte non sappiamo da che parte iniziare. E adesso come faccio? è la domanda che ciascuno di noi si pone. Per molti lo studio si riduce a una mera sottolineatura del testo, per altri a una lettura ripetuta, per altri ancora a una serie di riassunti e per qualcuno a schemi. Tutti però sono consapevoli dell’assenza di un vero e proprio metodo, nonostante lo studio sia alla base di qualsiasi attività, personale, professionale o sportiva. È assurdo ma l’apprendimento sembra essere l’unica attività dove impera l’autodidattismo.
========== intro by Matteo Salvo
Pensateci un attimo: dopo che una persona ha lavorato dieci anni presso la stessa azienda, ha maturato un’esperienza che gli consente di affrontare e risolvere quasi ogni genere di difficoltà. Ed è una capacità di gestione che non perderà mai. A scuola affrontiamo cinque anni di elementari, poi tre di medie, altri cinque di superiori e infine tre, cinque, o chissà quanti di università; ma alla conclusione del percorso molti, dopo che per quasi vent’anni hanno svolto unicamente il «lavoro» di studiare, non sanno ancora qual è il metodo efficace. Hanno solo acquisito una quantità di informazioni con un dispendio di tempo e di fatica enorme con il risultato che, a distanza di pochi mesi, tratterranno solo una piccola percentuale di tutto quello che hanno assimilato.
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Quasi tutti tendono a ricordare le informazioni in maniera simile: • Da una a sette parole dalla cima della lista. • Una o due parole dalla fine della lista. • La maggior parte delle parole che compaiono più di una volta (in questo caso «il», «e», «di»). • La parola «diversa» (in questo caso «Leonardo da Vinci»). • Poche parole, o anche nessuna, dal centro della lista.
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Einstein ha detto: «L’immaginazione è più importante della conoscenza. La conoscenza è limitata, mentre l’immaginazione abbraccia il mondo intero, stimolando il progresso e dando origine all’evoluzione».
==========
Quindi più cose sapete e ricordate, più facilmente e automaticamente continuerete a imparare.
==========
Fissare il vuoto anziché guardare davvero è una delle cause principali della scarsa memoria.
==========
il nostro subconscio è il parco giochi delle abilità cognitive del nostro cervello, ovvero il «luogo» in cui la corteccia sfrutta alla perfezione le dodici tecniche mnemoniche di base.
==========
Posso trascorrere cinque o sei ore a leggere un libro e avere, in seguito, solo una vaga idea del suo contenuto.
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May 20, 2023
My summary :
To remember anything but it in exaggeration story , be mindful about it and connect it with your positive memories and peg words like one word containing the first letter of words u want to remember and also mind maps.
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Left cortex in brain is associated with logic ,words ,sequencing,list but right cortex association rhythm, color, dimensions, daydreaming, spatial awareness and Gestalt (the whole picture), use all your senses and emotions to recall information,1-synesthesia, or the blending of the senses. In developing better memory, it’s important to sensitize and regularly train all your senses, including vision, hearing, smell, taste, touch and kinaesthesia (your awareness of position and movement in space).2-positive images. The brain naturally wants to recall pleasant memories, so do your best to attach positive or inspiring associations to the things you want to remember. 3-exaggeration | The link system will help you remember short lists of items , the more unexpected and abstract the links, the better you’ll remember them| Peg memory systems are useful for short sequences. A peg is a fixed key memory word, which is used to link items| The Roman room system allows you to remember an indefinite number of items,like story | Mind maps , Mind maps increase your memory by simultaneously engaging both brain hemispheres.
To remember anything but it in exaggeration story , be mindful about it and connect it with your positive memories and peg words like one word containing the first letter of words u want to remember and also mind maps.
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Left cortex in brain is associated with logic ,words ,sequencing,list but right cortex association rhythm, color, dimensions, daydreaming, spatial awareness and Gestalt (the whole picture), use all your senses and emotions to recall information,1-synesthesia, or the blending of the senses. In developing better memory, it’s important to sensitize and regularly train all your senses, including vision, hearing, smell, taste, touch and kinaesthesia (your awareness of position and movement in space).2-positive images. The brain naturally wants to recall pleasant memories, so do your best to attach positive or inspiring associations to the things you want to remember. 3-exaggeration | The link system will help you remember short lists of items , the more unexpected and abstract the links, the better you’ll remember them| Peg memory systems are useful for short sequences. A peg is a fixed key memory word, which is used to link items| The Roman room system allows you to remember an indefinite number of items,like story | Mind maps , Mind maps increase your memory by simultaneously engaging both brain hemispheres.
November 15, 2022
Blinks:
1. Your memory is inherently powerful. Your brain stores tons of information, but you just need the right trigger to bring it up. You have infinite amount of storage.
2. Mnemonics are simple methods that ensure excellent memory. They refer to any technique designed to help you remember anything.
3. The most important mnemonics use all your senses and emotions to recall information. Try to exaggerate all the senses when trying to remember anything.
4. The link system will help you remember short lists of items. If you have a shopping list, try to link the entire list with a story that weaves everything together.
5. Peg memory systems are useful for short sequences. If you need to remember a recipe, use the numbers as pegs that match an ingredient in the recipe.
6. The Roman room system allows you to remember an indefinite number of items. Create a room that has all the things you want to store.
7. Mind maps are a useful device for not forgetting your notes.
1. Your memory is inherently powerful. Your brain stores tons of information, but you just need the right trigger to bring it up. You have infinite amount of storage.
2. Mnemonics are simple methods that ensure excellent memory. They refer to any technique designed to help you remember anything.
3. The most important mnemonics use all your senses and emotions to recall information. Try to exaggerate all the senses when trying to remember anything.
4. The link system will help you remember short lists of items. If you have a shopping list, try to link the entire list with a story that weaves everything together.
5. Peg memory systems are useful for short sequences. If you need to remember a recipe, use the numbers as pegs that match an ingredient in the recipe.
6. The Roman room system allows you to remember an indefinite number of items. Create a room that has all the things you want to store.
7. Mind maps are a useful device for not forgetting your notes.
August 18, 2021
Khi còn trên ghế nhà trường đã đọc Tôi Tài giỏi, những phương pháp ghi nhớ trong cuốn sách này đã được đề cập đến ở đó và mình cũng đã luyện tập một thời gian, nhưng hiển nhiên đã không còn nhớ gì, có chăng là còn tinh thần học hỏi để cải thiện bản thân. Bây giờ tập luyện chăm chỉ bài thể dục cho trí não thêm nữa nàooooo.
Trí tưởng tượng chưa bao giờ được phát huy hết công lực như khi đọc và thực hành các hệ ghi nhớ này.
Trí tưởng tượng chưa bao giờ được phát huy hết công lực như khi đọc và thực hành các hệ ghi nhớ này.
August 8, 2022
Read it on Blinkist - I liked several types of memory tricks but the effort of remembering the Roman rooms technique seems like more work than just remembering. Perhaps once rooms are remembered it become easier.
November 15, 2017
قراءة الكتاب باللغة العربية هتضيع نص محتوى الكتاب، لأن الترميز الأساسي حسب الأبجدية الانجليزية.. فينصح بقراءة الانجليزي
July 29, 2018
Interesting techniques but not sure if it is applicable to most of the things in reality, especially in working society.
August 28, 2018
كتاب عظيم جدا و توجد في المقدمة قصة ملهمة جداً
سوف أحصل على الإمتياز
سوف أحصل على الإمتياز
December 28, 2018
احتیاج به وقت گذاشتن و انجام تمرینایی ک گفته داره
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August 5, 2019كتاب عادي
قائمة الكتب والموسيقى أكثر شي استفدته
قائمة الكتب والموسيقى أكثر شي استفدته
November 8, 2019
i did not really understand this book .
April 18, 2020
Start this book in parallel with his Study skills handbook.
November 9, 2020
Nice read, definitely breaks a lot of our myths about learning and amply demonstrates through the typical Tony Buzan Style.
Definitely worth reading.
Definitely worth reading.
December 22, 2020
Quite good! Lots of helpful information about using mnemonics.
February 8, 2022
كتاب جيد
June 15, 2022
I immediately picked this book up after reading "Use Your Head"
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