by Jamie Miles | Jun 7, 2026 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: I feel like I have a terrible memory. No matter what I try, things just don’t seem to stick. Is there something wrong with me? ‘I have a terrible memory’ ignores the reality that our memories tend to fail in four...
by Jamie Miles | May 24, 2026 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: what separates the people you never want to stop talking to from everyone else? Most people misread the improv principle ‘Yes and…’ The ‘and’ means focus on building on what’s been said rather...
by Jamie Miles | May 10, 2026 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: I used to be in great shape and sharper at work. After a rough few years, I feel like I’ve lost it. Is all that past effort wasted? Your past effort is never wasted. When you train your body or mind, you lay down...
by Jamie Miles | Apr 26, 2026 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: How do I remember scripts, speeches, and long passages of text? I’ve shared two memory tools: one is for facts, the other for lists. Now let’s cover how to recall things verbatim. Actors don’t memorise lines through...
by Jamie Miles | Apr 12, 2026 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: I keep getting lost on my phone every time I pick it up. Is there a simple way to stop? Your phone is designed to hold your attention. That’s the business model. Turning the screen black and white removes the visual bait...
by Jamie Miles | Mar 29, 2026 | Articles & Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: Do you have any advice for how to remember the names of the players in my sports team? Acronyms and acrostics are coat hooks for memory: they compress long lists into one word or sentence, making them easier to store and...
