Is Memory Training A Key to Innovation?

By Sanjiv Goyal Featuring Chester Santos

In this article you will learn about:

• Memory techniques
• The neuroscience behind learning
• Common learning myths
• The U.S. Memory Championships
• The role memory plays in innovation
• The impact of technology on memory
• The benefits of memory training
• Ethical use of technology

From Software Engineer to Memory Champion

How does a software engineer become a U.S. Memory Champion, keynote speaker, and memory coach? By watching TV.

Like most of us, Chester Santos was working at a nine to five and relaxing in the evenings by flipping through channels. One fateful night he caught a 20/20 segment about the US Memory Championship and he was hooked.

Santos was in awe that ordinary people had the ability to memorize decks of cards or hundreds of names in mere minutes. His curiosity led him to do internet research and read every book he could find on the subject of memory.

In his spare hours after the working day was done, he began experimenting with different memory techniques. He identified which ones worked best for him and began practicing. He had his sights on the U.S. Memory Championship.