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About Bill Powell (short version)

Here’s my quick bio:

Bill Powell has memorized thousands of lines of poetry, over a thousand verses of the Bible, and thousands of facts from books he has read. Through extensive research, he has found a unique combination of memory techniques that actually work in real life. He specializes in figuring out how to memorize big, complex material when the usual “memory book” tricks aren’t enough.

About HowToRemember.biz

Most memory books and sites that I’ve seen have two major failings:

1) They only give you some memory techniques, not enough to make real memorizing work.

2) They are too stand-offish, impersonal, and condescending. You get a vague sense that the genius and/or corporation behind the site can remember every single word he/they have ever read, while the rest of us struggle to calculate a tip.

At HowToRemember.biz (formerly KeepWhatYouLearn.com) I do things differently.

1) I want to show you the array of memory techniques you’ll need to keep what you learn. Each memory project is different. You need the right tool(s) for the job.

2) I want to share my journey of both memory research and the memorizing habit. Learning to remember is a major project. It can be amazing, and it can be horribly difficult. I want to tell you about my struggles, not pretend I’m a minor deity.

I’m still learning, still trying new techniques, still getting behind on my flashcards. When you’re trying to kickstart a life-altering habit, hearing about actual real-life successes and failures can be the crucial ingredient.

I post at least one new article each week. Make this site a habit, and it could be just the regular push you need to start keeping what you learn.

If you’re new to memory training, start here.

Also, see the sidebar for my Books by Heart podcast and books.

Welcome aboard!