Anthony Metivier - How To Learn And Memorize Math, Numbers, Equations, And Simple Arithmetic

Why You Need To Read This Book

People around the world dream of mathematical excellence. Yet, so few will ever develop the math skills they'll need to succeed.

As a result, they may never pursue the amazing hoped for job opportunities. They may never write computer programs or take part in the creation of the kinds of formulas that send spaceships to the moon. They may never learn to balance their savings and expenses, which may mean a life of uncertainty, stress and debt. They may never have impressive business contacts or travel the world, all due to failure in this area.

Even with the best intentions and instructors, students struggle to become "fluent" in mathematics.

Why is math such a struggle? Many math students blame a lack of time. Some claim that memorizing the math rules and formulas they need to know is too hard. Some claim they weren't born with a "math brain," are mathematically "challenged," or blame heredity "No one in my family has ever understood math." Others try to learn math concepts by rote. They copy formulas hundreds of times into their notebooks by hand, praying that the information will stick.

The biggest excuse heard around the world, and in every language, is the saddest excuse of all. Most people who struggle with math claim they have a bad memory.

I sympathize with this. I used to love claiming, "I have a poor memory!" In fact, I have silently sworn so vehemently about my "bad memory" that, had I spoken my frustration out loud, my teachers would have kicked me out of class.

I remained irritated with what I perceived to be my poor memory until I decided to do something about it. I studied memorization and ultimately devised the unique Memory Palace method described in this book: The Magnetic Memory Method.

What is the Magnetic Memory Method? It is an easily learned set of skills that you can completely understand in under an hour. It is a method that will have you memorizing numbers and math rules at an accelerated pace. Within just a short few hours, after you've learned the technique, you'll amaze yourself by what you can do.

Instead of struggling to learn and retain one or two formulas a day, you will find yourself memorizing much, much more. Every time you learn math in conjunction with the memory techniques taught to you in this book, you will gain more knowledge of math. Your imagination will also get stronger, which leads to a whole host of other benefits.

It pleases me immensely to help people memorize numbers and mathematical equations. I'm always delighted when people write to me with stories of success. I receive thank you notes almost every day as readers of my books describe to me how easily they memorized sometimes very difficult information.

These achievements are thrilling to me, thrilling for the people who use the techniques and they will thrill you also.

This edition of How To Memorize Numbers, Equations & Simple Arithmetic is for you. Whether you are an adult, teenager or someone working with young students, you will benefit from this book.

Anyone who struggles with learning, retaining and using numbers and formulas stands to gain a great deal. I have designed this book so that as soon as you understand the core memory method, you can sit with a math textbook and memorize. Anywhere and at any time you can recall any rule that you wish easily and accurately. Permanently.

I have written this book for those math students who have the burning desire to learn a formula once and recall it within minutes, if not seconds, of having learned it, and to do so without frustration of any kind.

Three obstacles stand between you and memorizing numbers, formulas and arithmetic. The belief that:

1. You don't need a dedicated memorization strategy for memorizing numbers and formulas.

1. Memorization strategies won't work for you.

1. Memorization strategies are too much work.

Let's examine each of these beliefs.

The Belief That You Don't Need A Dedicated Memorization Strategy For Memorizing Numbers and Formulas

Although repetition is always important when it comes to learning, it is a shame that so many people wind up relying on rote learning. I call learning by rote the "blunt force hammer" of education. Why? Because it is exactly like pounding your eyes and brain with a hammer. This is especially painful to see when there are ways to use your natural imagination, ways which expand your ability to learn and memorize as you memorize and learn.

Worse, people who use rote learning are usually deluding themselves. We have all experienced the fantasy that repeatedly looking at index cards will put the information into long-term memory. However, only rarely does this painful activity reward you with permanent ownership of those numbers and formulas.

The fact is that repetition without making a memorable connection with the material doesn't work not in my experience, and not in the experience of the thousands of people who have read my Magnetic Memory Method books and taken my video courses.

Looking back at my own student experiences, I'm shocked that my schools did not teach dedicated memorization skills. Instead of sitting through long classes based upon the repetition of one or two math exercises, I could have been using an alternative. With a dedicated memorization strategy, I could have been memorizing dozens of important math concepts per day.

The Belief That Memorization Strategies Won't Work For You

People often tell me that the memory techniques I teach will not work for them. I always confidently respond with a simple truth:

Not only will these techniques work if you follow the exercises, these techniques will literally blow you away.

Especially when you see how quickly your math skills develop.

Try out the memory techniques taught in this book for yourself and you will marvel at the progress you'll make. Guaranteed.

The Belief That Memorization Strategies Are Too Much Work

You will need between 1-2 hours to set up the full Memory Palace system taught in this book and another 2-3 hours to really get the hang of the method. After that, it's just a matter of picking up speed. The steps are easy and fun. The bonus is you can memorize numbers and formulas as you are learning the Magnetic Memory Method.

As soon as you've understood the principles of math memorization and have started working with the method taught in this book, you will be memorizing new math rules by the dozens all with consistent speed and accuracy. The best part is that this method will serve you for life and can be extended to memorizing just about any information you could ever want.

I have a suggestion for you before you turn the page and start your journey toward advanced memorization skills. Believe in the power of your mind.

When I started using memory techniques, for example, I constantly told myself that the language, or subject matter I was learning at the time, was too difficult and that my brain was ill equipped. I acted as if I had been born with a poor memory. This not only pushed the information to be learned away from me, it also eroded my confidence and made things much more difficult than they needed to be.

Don't be like this.

The ability to memorize numbers and math rules and put them to use with near-100% accuracy opened the world's doors for me, and it will do the same for you.

Moreover, when we consider the importance of math in society, it is that much more important that we do not belittle ourselves. Your mind is powerful. By developing a positive mental attitude and learning the Magnetic Memory Method your efforts will be easy, fun and demonstrate to you the powerful abilities of your own mind every single day for the rest of your life.

Math remains a "language" spoken all around the world. This means that those with solid math skills can experience so much more in their careers.