{"id":1961,"date":"2015-05-22T07:48:32","date_gmt":"2015-05-22T06:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/?p=1961"},"modified":"2015-05-22T08:24:25","modified_gmt":"2015-05-22T07:24:25","slug":"053-anthony-metivier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/053-anthony-metivier\/","title":{"rendered":"ICP 053 Anthony Metivier on Improving Your Memory And Concentration With Your Imagination"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Listen<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"player_container player-1961\" ><div class=\"spp_player_textabove\"><b>  <\/b><\/div><div id=\"sm2-1961\" class=\"playercontent sm2-bar-ui compact flat full-width full-width-player\"><div class=\"bd sm2-main-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-inline-element sm2-button-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-button-bd\" style=\"background: transparent 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href=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/inspirationalcreatives\/ICP053-anthony-metivier.mp3\">Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>In this episode you&#8217;ll learn about:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>How memory techniques can improve your confidence and creativity<\/li>\n<li>One of the biggest barriers to creativity (it&#8217;s not to do with memory)<\/li>\n<li>Why these techniques work regardless of how you feel<\/li>\n<li>How a magnetic memory can be used to learn new languages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dr-Anthony-Metivier.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dr-Anthony-Metivier-200x300.png\" alt=\"Dr Anthony Metivier smiling profile picture\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dr-Anthony-Metivier-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Dr-Anthony-Metivier.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>\n<p>In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, Dr. Metivier reveals the basic fundamentals behind his memory techniques and how they can be used to learn languages and music.<\/p>\n<p>He also shares his own journey, with bi-polar disorder, and how evolving these techniques saved his life.<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->Dr. Anthony Metivier is a former professor, a teacher of film, a bass player, and the founder of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.magneticmemorymethod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Magnetic Memory Method<\/a> which teaches people how to improve their memory and concentration.<\/p>\n<p>As the author or many books on the subject, he holds a BA and MA in English Literature, an MA in Media &#038; Communications and a PhD in Humanities and is currently memorizing all of Bach&#8217;s compositions for the cello.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Items mentioned in this episode (quick access):<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>A memory renaissance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:00:51]<\/span> Introducing Dr. Anthony Metivier.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:01:59]<\/span> Anthony shares where his early interests in memory techniques stems from.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:02:26]<\/span> Memory techniques in ancient times. Memory being enabled by technology.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:04:06]<\/span> What it takes to create a magnetic memory.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:05:37]<\/span> Why all areas of improvement need points of access.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Small victories and memory palaces<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:06:48]<\/span> Anthony describes how to begin to succeed with memory techniques.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:09:02]<\/span> Describing memory palaces. Positive, negative and neutral associations.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:10:14]<\/span> Creating memory journeys. The forgetting curve.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:12:00]<\/span> Encoding and decoding exaggerated images to retrieve target information.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:13:49]<\/span> Using an objective process to create a subjective experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Language and learning how your imagination works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:14:50]<\/span> Why anybody can learn these memory techniques. Alzheimers.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:16:41]<\/span> Anthony describes common applications for his memory techniques.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:17:41]<\/span> Using memory techniques to speak different languages.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:18:40]<\/span> Anthony gives an example using Spanish.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ctt.ec\/Jm61X\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;We&#8217;re in a renaissance of memory techniques right now\u2026&#8221; &#8211; Dr. Anthony Metivier<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Memory, music and creative applications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:23:22]<\/span> Anthony describes his journey in music as a bass player.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:24:39]<\/span> Using memory techniques to memorise music. Learning Bach.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:26:50]<\/span> How health and well-being can influence your motivation.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:28:00]<\/span> How long it will take you to start learning magnetic memory techniques.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:28:25]<\/span> Young people competing with taxi drivers that knew the knowledge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mind over medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:29:14]<\/span> Anthony describes some of the common challenges for those developing magnetic memories.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:30:25]<\/span> The importance of relaxation techniques.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:31:00]<\/span> How learning memory techniques saved Anthony&#8217;s life. Bi-polar disorder.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:32:15]<\/span> Why these techniques are reliable regardless of how you feel.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:32:30]<\/span> Anthony describes how he discovered these memory techniques. Taking medicine. <\/p>\n<p><span>[0:33:00]<\/span> Card tricks.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:34:29]<\/span> The moment for Anthony when it all began.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accomplishments and long-term transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:34:45]<\/span> Anthony talks about his first book. <\/p>\n<p><span>[0:35:21]<\/span> The devastating effects of medicine. Reciting poetry.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:37:12]<\/span> Memorising ancient buddhist rituals. Connecting with nature.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:38:00]<\/span> Anthony describes how his life has changed.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I&#8217;m a lot less stressed out&#8230; and I&#8217;m much more creative.&#8221; &#8211; Dr. Anthony Metivier<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Long-term transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:38:18]<\/span> Writing several novels. Burned out periods.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:38:58]<\/span> Jon Morrow&#8217;s <em>Headline Hacks<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:39:27]<\/span> Anthony shares what excites him about his work.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:40:00]<\/span> Donuts and betting with co-workers.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:41:21]<\/span> Anthony reveals what inspires him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Creative marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:43:30]<\/span> Experimenting with marketing. Multiple levels of learning.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:44:00]<\/span> What Anthony is working on today. Aristotle. Older books on memory.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:46:11]<\/span> Brian Clark&#8217;s blog post <em>Aristotle&#8217;s top 3 tips for blogging<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:46:40]<\/span> Anthony kindly offers a specials opportunity for Inspirational Creatives listeners.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/inspirationalcreatives\/ICP053-anthony-metivier.mp3\">Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Links and Resources mentioned in this episode:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.magneticmemorymethod.com\/inspirationalcreatives\/\" target=\"_blank\">Magnetic Memory Method (for Inspirational Creatives)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.boostblogtraffic.com\" target=\"_blank\">Headline Hacks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.copyblogger.com\/blogging-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\">Aristotle&#8217;s Top 3 Tips for Effective Blogging<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>People and bands mentioned in this episode:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BMcduh1HEHA\" target=\"_blank\">Kasper Bormans<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCAgy-cFPirycsNLSLLUNw3Q\/videos\" target=\"_blank\">Sergio Klein<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jacques_Lacan\" target=\"_blank\">Jacques Lacan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OOXg3T0xNVU\" target=\"_blank\">The Outside (band)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>If you enjoyed this podcast, you&#8217;ll also like:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/007-michael-bungay-stanier\/\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Bungay Stanier on Building Lasting Habits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/011-michael-gebben\/\" target=\"_blank\">Anything is Possible with Michael Gebben<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/017-joanna-moore\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jo Moore on Creating Confidence<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Thanks for listening<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you enjoyed the show, please share your honest review with others on iTunes by clicking <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/itunes\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and rating the show. 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