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A strong memory is one where you don’t hold on to everything. It is where your mind is clear and you recall seamlessly at will. It requires learning the right systems, training, and regular practise. If you want to learn how, reach out.

You don’t need motivation if you’re already at the task. The issue isn’t doing the task, it’s getting to it.

You are currently living in the present. Treat it as a gift.

When we memory athletes memorise thousands of digits of numbers, we use storytelling. It is one of the most powerful tools for remembering.

You don't do the goal, you do the tasks needed to achieve the goal.

You’re forgetting people’s names because the name is just abstract information. The brain remembers meaning much more easily than abstraction. Give the name meaning, and remembering it becomes significantly easier.

One of the best things I learned when I was in hospital after surgery is to sit still for a period of time. No TV. No devices. Just me staring at the wall for hours. Even sitting still for several minutes can have a profound effect. Try giving it a go.

You can forget things by visualising the scenes in grey, stepping outside the picture, and then letting the picture get smaller and smaller as you focus on the insignificance of the story.

Think slower to go faster.

Speak nice words into your life. They will form how your day goes.

We all know physical exercise has benefits, but not many know how to train their brain. It is now more imperative than ever to do this as we delve further into Ai.

I found the best way to minimise stress and anxiety is to create different narratives in the brain that move towards positive outcomes. Massive game changer. If you'd like to know how, reach out.

Did you know you can build muscle neurologically? I’ve added 2kg of muscle by using the Grease The Groove method of training at only 60%.

Starting a new skill from scratch is a great way to rewire the brain and keep it ticking along. Don't be afraid to suck at something. We all did at some stage to get to where we are anyway.

If you’re feeling mentally tired, write down all the stories in your head. Then pick one and delay the worry for that for tomorrow. One less thing means one less worry.

Doom scrolling hack — Get a crap phone.

Don’t be afraid to treat yourself now and again. You bloody well deserve it.

Learning how to learn is still one of the most useful skills to have. Now more than ever. If there's something difficult you're trying to learn or master, reach out.