In this newsletter, we’ll present you with FOUR secrets the Navy Seal used to train memory champions.
In particular, we’re referencing the experiences of two-time memory champion Ron White and how he was able to memorize a deck of shuffled cards in only 1 minute and 27 seconds, a world record.
Read that again: 1 minute 27 seconds.
Let’s start.
1. The more you sweat in times of peace, the less you bleed in times of war
This is a famous quote that applies to nearly all facets of life.
Think about it.
The more you train when you’re young, the less health problems you’ll face when you’re old.
That also applies in memory training.
Train under the toughest possible circumstances.
Instead of memorizing a deck of cards sitting at your kitchen table in total silence, do something crazy.
Buy plastic cards and snorkeling gear and memorize them under water. Or even do it in an ice bath.
Make it a habit not to memorize under perfect conditions.
2. Set small goals throughout the day.
This instills in you a winning attitude. Setting a small goal like walking up at 7:00 am and doing it… that’s a win.
You just started your day with a win. You’re already one step ahead of your competition.
If you set just 10 goals per day and achieve them, by month’s end you’ve already accomplished 300 goals.
If I guarantee you one thing, the average man does not end the month having achieved 300 goals.
3. Impose consequences for not hitting your goals.
If you miss a goal you set, you’ll start doubting yourself. You’ll start thinking you’re not worthy of success.
The only way to kick yourself out of that state is to impose consequences on yourself.
Find something you HATE to do. Punish yourself with it if you fail to achieve one of your goals.
Missed waking up on time one day? Force yourself to hop on a 2-minute cold shower (assuming you hate cold water).
I doubt you’ll ever wake up late ever again.
Caveat: your word has to mean something. If you impose that rule, you have to do it. Otherwise you’re betraying yourself and signaling that you have no self-respect to honor your own word.
4. Train when you don’t feel like it.
Navy Seals do not have the luxury of training only when they feel inclined. Their training regimen is rigorous and consistent.
If you skip studying for an exam because you feel sick, will you skip the exam if you happen to fall ill on exam day? Probably not.
If you lose in anything, history will show you lost. Not “lost because of excuse X”.
