Dr. Anthony Metivier is a prolific speaker, bestselling author, and creator of the Magnetic Memory Method. This is his third time guesting on the podcast and joins us today to discuss the Magnetic Memory Method, overcoming obstacles to retention and common memory misconceptions.   [2:15] About Anthony’s TEDx Talk and New Book ‘The Victorious Mind’ [4:13] Memory Palaces: Spatial Mnemonics to Promote Retention [6:45] Overcoming Excuses to Create Memory Technique [7:29] The Magnetic Method: Creating Reliable Retention and Repelling the Unnecessary [11:03] The ‘Bad Memory’ Misconception and How to Conquer it [12:15] The Benefits of Utilizing Memory Techniques Beyond Learning [13:00] Understanding That Fun Should not be a Requirement for Learning [16:08] Building Systems That Require Participation to Reach Your Goals [19:09] Creating Your Goals: Doing Due Diligence to Understand Your Path [22:20] Pre-Planning: Decreasing Cognitive Load by Creating Visual Dictionaries [24:35] Multi-Sensory Dictionary Creation [30:25] Re-visitation Pattern Retention [33:25] Space Repetition vs. Memory Palace Techniques: There is No Universal Tool [36:30] Meditations: Reducing the Self-Referential Inner Narrative