2016 XMT Qualifying: Cards Attempt

After three weeks of break, I eased back into a little training earlier this week. With a few rusty days behind me, I decided to give the XMT Cards qualifying a go. Thankfully I'm already qualified for this year's XMT, having been in the top 8 in 2015, so this one was just for kicks. Cathy and I were just heading out of the house, but I wanted to knock out a quick attempt before we left. 17.08 seconds! That's a huge personal best for me (previous PB was 17.59). Speed cards PBs don't come often. Here's the video (unfortunately my phone ran out of space about 20 seconds before I hit submit, although I'd already finished recalling the cards; the photo below shows the final screen):

New Content: Tutorials & FAQ

Cathy and I have been hard at work updating the site over our winter break, and it's finally ready! In addition to the new look, I'm excited to introduce new content:

  1. Beginner video tutorial series "Getting Started with Memory Techniques": my 6-video, 18 minute intro to applying the memory palace technique to learning. I plan to post much more video content in the coming months as well, including more advanced strategies and examples of how I memorize anything and everything. 
  2. Frequently Asked Questions page: I cover all kinds of memory technique and memory sports questions, from "Can anyone learn to use memory techniques?" to "What is your training schedule like?"

I'd love to hear your thoughts. If you've got a question about memory techniques or suggestion for the site, send me a message!