Brain Food
Fish is brain food. Several kinds of fish have a fatty acid known as omega-3 which is vital for the development of
Gut Bacteria Affects Brain
Growing evidence shows that diet and bacteria from the digestive tract can influence our thoughts, behavior, and mood. Researchers have found evidence
Stress Harms Mind and Body
Although stress aids in our survival, living in a chronic state of stress can be detrimental to both the body and the
Energy Drinks and Your Memory – Good News, Bad News
I learned two lessons this week.... One cost me business and the other reinforced something I had known and
10 years ago I was BROKE. Today I am not. What is the Difference?
10 years ago if you would have robbed me you would have just been practicing! I was so broke my
How to Remember Your Credit Card at Bar
Yesterday I received a call from a magazine doing a story on how to remember your credit card
Foods BAD for your memory
Today as I travel to Washington DC to give a memory training seminar for the United States Marine Corp! HOOYAH!
Ron White Memorizing Cards
Ron White memorizing cards at the 2009 World Memory Championship in London. In this attempt Ron shuffled through a deck of cards in 1 min and 17 seconds (roughly) and then (not shown in the video) attempted to assemble a second deck of cards to match the deck he has just seen. It was not a success, he flip flopped two cards.
Straightening Out Addicts Through Memory Work
Memory training expert Ron White recommends this fascinating article on memory and addicts. Researchers know that people with addictions to stimulants tend to choose instant gratification or a smaller but sooner reward over a future benefit, even if the future reward is greater. The perception of a reduced value for a future reward is termed “delayed discounting,” and overcoming it is one of the major challenges for treatment of addiction.
Sleep and Memory
Ron White memory guy here. I am sure you know that when training for memory championships I am obviously really working to enhance my memory training. However, what you may not know that I am also paying attention to my nutrition and foods that help memory. I have also really for the first time started thinking about how sleep impacts the memory. At the 2010 USA Memory Championship I only had 60-90 minutes sleep the night before. Although I won, I was not on my 'A' game and I don't recommend it!
Lessons From Superbowl by Ron White
I know, I am Ron White the memory guy, what do I know about sports? Well I know I don't have the athletic ability to play! But I have also learned a lot of life lessons from sports and even have a book 22 Success Lessons From Baseball on the topic. However, since I am also the memory expert when I do learn a lesson from sports I promise that I remember it! :)
Chris Widener’s Leadership Book
As the memory guy and USA Memory Champion it is no secret that I am normally writing articles about the brain, memory, speed reading, Einstein and the like. However, I do think every now and then it is wise to venture outside of the brain and explore other educational material that will not only make us smarter but impact every area of our life from business to personal.
Wikipedia Defines Keynote Speaker
A keynote in literature, music, or public speaking establishes the principal underlying theme. In corporate or commercial settings, greater importance is attached to the delivery of a keynote speech or keynote address. The keynote will lay down the framework for the following programme of events or convention agenda; frequently the role of keynote speaker will also include the role of convention moderator. It will also flag up a larger idea — a literary story, an individual musical piece or event.