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Inspired by Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer, the speaker discovered that remarkable memory skills could be developed, just like the champions of the US Memory Championship who achieved astonishing feats of recollection. With newfound motivation, he dedicated himself to mastering these techniques, hoping to boost his memorization capability by as much as 20%.
The Rigorous Training
Over two intense years, the speaker trained rigorously using memory techniques that reshaped how he absorbed information. Utilizing tools like industrial noise-canceling earmuffs and quirky goggles to block distractions, he focused on memorization drills, such as reciting long strings of random digits.