Interview: Dave Farrow – The Millionaire Memory Man – on Studying…

Dave Farrow is the current Guinness World Record Holder for Greatest Memory. He memorized the order of 59 decks of cards (that’s 3068 cards in all) shuffled together to make the claim of having the World’s Greatest Memory. However, Dave started out as a struggling student with ADHD and dyslexia.

Dave studied and developed his own series of memory techniques to overcome his learning disorder and have the last laugh. Now Dave teaches college students and anyone who wants to listen how they came use his memory improving techniques to study better and perform better in school, in business and in life.

As Dave is quick to say…

“I don’t do memory tricks. I’m not a savant or one of those guys with a weird switch in my head that makes me remember everything. I’ve had ADD and dyslexia since I was a kid, so I had to develop real techniques to help me get ahead. I love teaching those techniques to anyone who’ll listen.”

Here’s what else he has to say…

About memorizing cards and using his memory techniques to set the world record…

“There are a few records for memory but this one is considered the toughest. It has numbers and symbols in random order so it is the greatest challenge. When I first developed memory techniques I knew I had improved on what had been done before. I believed I had something unique and I wanted to prove it.”

About applying memorization skills to anything…

“It might mean using a different technique but there’s no limit. I even invented a technique for memorizing dance and martial arts moves.”

About discovering his ‘gift’ for memorization…

“I haven’t discovered it yet because I don’t have a gift. Memory is a skill and it can be taught. Most people think your memory is just what you are born with but once you learn how your mind really works a whole world opens up. It’s a skill that can be taught to anybody. You either have a trained memory or you don’t. It’s the difference between pushing a car and getting in to driving it. You have the same tools in both situations but one you’re pushing a ton of effort out and the other you’re applying good strategy to succeed.”

About helping students to study better…

“I was diagnosed with two learning challenges – ADHD and dyslexia. I went on a two year quest to discover everything I could about memory. I went from being a very poor student to being at the top of many of my classes. The transformation was so quick that I actually failed some classes even though my test scores were at the top. Some teachers assumed that I was cheating and lowered them on me. It was only when I demonstrated my memory techniques that they believed me and gave me the grades I had earned. That’s when I learned that to change your life you need to be aware of how others see you.”

About teaching, speaking and creating Millionaire Memories…

“I started off teaching sales people how to remember people’s names, because no one is going buy something from someone who calls them ‘dude!” Now I do training, speaking, seminars and offer products that show others how to use the full potential of their mind. In my career I have taught on college campuses, at major corporations and to celebrities. My goal is to triple the memory of everyone in America!”

About studying better RIGHT NOW…

“Break up large tasks into chunks. Take each chunk of work and push your energy up very high to get it done fast, then take a break. And repeat. You’ll find that your energy and recall go up. Increase the intensity of your focus. Visualize what you read. That’s just a few tips. There are hundreds more.

“However, the most important thing I learned is emotional. Don’t believe what other people say about you. The key is, don’t let other people put in you a box because you will be in that box the rest of your life. If you don’t decide what you want to be then there are people lining up around the block who will tell you what they want you to be and do. Don’t fall into that trap of thinking that someone else knows you better then you know yourself. None of that will make you happy. You have to decide what you want to be and what will make you happy.”

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PEACE.
Rick