Pmemory VS Others

I am very familiar with Tony Buzan's work. I have virtually all his books, even different editions of the same books too. I like all his material and appreciate his contribution to education.

Here is my experience with Buzan and how he compares to GMS.

The first book I read by Tony was like 13 years ago. It was Use Your Head and claimed that with his mind mapping techniques a guy named Edward Hughes became a straight A student. While it is all possible since the subjects he was studying were mainly literature I always doubted he could have used Buzan's material for Chemistry, Physics and Math which I am interested in.

Nevertheless I love mind mapping and loved his speed reading book. It did help me to score high on some psychometric tests.

But his material on memory is simply no match to GMS. I will be doing lesson 24 today so I haven't completed half of the entire GMS course but I can tell GMS is waaaay more advanced that Buzan.

In GMS' second course one learns to build a mental database. In nature this database is similar to mind mapping but it is in the mind not on paper. Now I do disagree with a previous comment that Mind Maps may are random. They are not random, they are actually a near representation of how data is linked in the brain. Yet in GSM's databases information is more organised than on mind maps.

Buzan does have 2 books (one of which is Master your Memory) for those who want to build a memory database but his system is difficult, very inflexible and very limited compared to building databases in GMS. I would even say flawed!

Furthermore it is very hard to build Buzan's SEM3 database since it has 10,000 memory slots by default. In GMS building any number of databases is relatively easy, the system is very flexible, it can easily go beyond 10,000 slots and when learning it you get the support from instructors which I really wished for when reading Master your Memory.

I couldn't make it past the first 4 chapters and that was a great disappointment! However Master your Memory contained a lot of facts about capital cities, anatomy, history and chemistry that I can now start memorising using GMS instead. What a relief!

The basic system Buzan uses to memorise numbers is an exact copy of the system Harry Lorraine uses. The Major System. While it is easier to learn than the system for memorisating numbers in GMS, the one in GMS though is more flexible since it uses all consonants in the english language. Memorising 3 digit numbers is less straight forward with GMS than it is with the major system (or at least that's my impression since I learned major system first) but now that I know them both I would settle with the GMS method for numbers because of its flexibility.

In conclusion...

Buzan's book on Speed Reading are great.
Buzan's books on Mind Mapping are worth reading.
However, GMS simply trashes Buzan's material on Memory in every department. Add the support given by instructors and the exclusive software to train memory and attention and you simply can't compare any memory system to GMS.

GMS allows you to memorise anything even complex material while others will teach almost nothing beyond memorising lists, numbers, names and similar simple stuff. Buzan goes a step beyond others like Lorrayne thanks to Mind Maps and Speed Reading but as I said, GMS is the real deal in the subject of memory.

Luckily Buzan brings us the World Memory Championship though, so we must all have great respect for him nonetheless!

Mnemonics are nothing new to me. I have studied different techniques for over 20 years with minimal success. I put a lot of work into learning other mnemonic systems, but for all of the work I put into them, all I could do were a few parlor tricks. I don’t need nor do I want to memorize a deck of playing cards! I want to memorize textbooks, poems, mathematical formulas, and foreign languages. None of the other techniques helped me memorize and learn what really counts, so I was a bit cynical when I first learned of Pmemory.

I am so glad that I got over my cynicism and gave Pmemory a chance. You can memorize anything—and I mean anything—using what this course teaches you, and you can do it quickly. The best part of it is the more you apply it to your real-life needs, the better and faster you become. I took educational psychology classes at the same time I started my first lesson with Pmemory, and I can tell you that the principles behind Pmemory are sound. You get real, terrific results and not the empty claims you see advertised by Pmemory’s competitors. Pmemory provides the most efficient and effective system of mnemonics I have ever come across, and I recommend it highly.

Coyote, USA

The GMS course has convinced me completely about the seemingly limitless possibilities of the mind. I never expected that is was really possible to store enormous amounts of diverse information and keep in your mind, like in a safe where you can go back to, to use the info at any time you want.

I read and used methods of Tony Buzan and Harold Lorayne, GMS is far exceeding them all. It uses a combination of methods and an original new system of storage which i think is completely new, and cannot be found anywhere else in the existing literature. GMS offers a complete training and coaching; no way to do things halfway.

As a published writer i need to think and imagine quiet a lot. The past months I've noticed a complete change in the clearness and speed of my visual thinking and, thus, in my writing. If you want to get somewhere and fast; take the Highway; GMS!

David Sandes, Paris

What is so much different from other systems which contain e.g. mind mapping, making megatones of notes, is the fact that you store the information in your mind with the use of your imagination. Not only does it help you memorize, but also you develop greatly.

I'd also like to add some thoughts about GMS generally. It is well based on scientific research and does differ from system which come from suppositions and fail to give you thorough knowledge of the brain processes. Last year I tried improve my memory using a book based on Tony Buzan's system that includes mind maps, bookmark systems etc. It actually adds up, but after completing it you would feel dissatisfied wand wait for something more. The author of the book may have quite good memory, but you leave without scientific background and may only tackle short texts, not long. You won't be able to use the system to acquire various types of information. To make it clearer, I would compare it to riding a bike, while GMS enables you to drive memorization F1 car.

Believe me, the price you pay for GMS course seems a piffling detail when compared to regal powers of the mind you can acquire. You become GMS fighter. :)

Krzysztof Laskowski, 28, Editor/Translator, Poland

This is THE definitive memory improvement course. Don’t bother looking at other courses as this is the best memory improvement course money can buy.

This course makes studying pathetically easy. If every student learnt GMS, then the colleges and universities would have to make exams considerably harder because every student would be obtaining near 100% every time. If you are a student and you use the GMS text memorization, then you will be able to recall your text books and notes so precisely that your lecturers will think you were somehow cheating!

I have not seen anything on the internet or in a book that beats this course in terms of content or value for money. The cost of the course may seem a lot of money to some people but when you consider there are some memory courses that charge in excess of £1000 for a day, then you really know you are getting great value for your money.

For the cost of the course, you could buy more than 10 books, but no book will tell you how to memorize a whole book and of course you are on your own, so motivation is difficult. When you sign up to the GMS course you are not on your own so there is greater motivation as students help motivate each other on the forum. You can’t ask a book a question, so if there is something you don’t understand, you are stuck. If there is something you don’t understand or something you are having difficulty with in the GMS course then you can ask a question on the forum. There is always someone on-hand that can answer your question. You can also download a useful tool called memorization master which will help you to test yourself and monitor your progress.

This course is a great investment for your future. By taking this course, you will develop a skill that you will carry with you for the rest if your life and you can use it to your working or social life for the better.

Tom C, 43, Database Applications Developer, UK

It's unfortunate that the Internet is littered with crackpot methods that promise to turn you into a genius. Upon finding a website called "Phenomenal Memory" it's only natural to be a skeptic. I certainly was. But this is not just another crackpot method. This is a legitimate course based on science. This course literally changes the way you think about learning things, and I mean everything! The thing that I find shocking about "Memory training" is that it isn't the standard of education everywhere. After learning about visual memory it's hard to believe that people still use rote memory to learn anything.

I have read and studied other methods without lasting success. Some of the authors that I have studied include Harry Lorayne, Dominic O'Brien, Ron White, Dr. Amazing, Tony Buzan, Jonathan Hancock, and others too numerous to mention. I read everything that I can find to achieve my Holy Grail which is a rock-solid and effortless memory. The reason I believe that I have not been able to stick with the other systems is because they rely too much on "silly associations" and long Chains, or Links. I find that they create a lot of confusion, or interference in my mind. I have tried and given up on trying to recall pages of information for an exam based on these methods because for me, they simply do not work. Some people say it is because I lack imagination, and am generally a dull person, but I dismiss these criticisms! The GMS makes it possible to memorize an almost unlimited amount of information without the interference caused by silly pictures and long chains required by traditional mnemonic systems. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised by the acknowledgement that they are not required in GMS, which has been my experience.

Currently, I am studying for a test that is coming up, and am amazed at the speed with which I can do this.

Quite simply, your course is the best that I have found in all my searching, and seems to be the only one that a person can comfortably use for their entire lifetime. I expect with continued practice I will get better and better.

Thank you Pmemory, your course is … well… Phenomenal!

After an epic journey of almost thirty years I believe I’ve finally found my Golden Fleece, my Holy Grail, my Phenomenal Memory.

Along the way I’ve tried them all (well nearly); from Dr. Bruno Fursts’ Course in Memory and Concentration way back in 1979 to Buzan, Lorraine, O’Brien et al.

There was a brief fling with Learning Strategies and their Paraliminal CD’s. Then came Vera F. Birkenbihl with her Memorization Optimizer quickly followed by somebody else’s “memory secrets” and some geezer in Holland telling me that if I wanted to remember anything I had to learn it verbatim - thanks for that fellah!

I’ve tried Memletics, self-hypnosis, hypnosis MP3’s, Binaural Beats, flashing lights, subliminal messages on my PC… and so it goes, on and on ad nauseam. One by one each course failed me, yet according to them I failed the courses because I lacked commitment. All I know is, thanks to Pmemory, I’ve had more success with my memory in the past three months than over the past thirty years with all the “memory experts” mentioned above put together.

I can now memorize a list of up to 200 pieces of information, a number which increases each time I practice, in only a few seconds per item. I can memorize a persons name in only a few seconds, and not forget a few minutes later. I can memorize complex concepts, not just shopping lists, with far more accuracy and understanding than I ever could before. Best of all, all this information is at my mental command. If I want a piece of information, I look can look it up in my "database" far faster than I could look it up in a book; sometimes I do it in the shower. Try using Google in the shower...

I tried other programs in the past. I really liked the Mega Memory system and used it for years. Comparing that system is like comparing horse and buggy with a race car. GMS is much faster than Mega Memory, more reliable, and has a much greater potential. There really is nothing else like GMS. It truly is phenomenal!

As an engineer, there are several things about the course that I particularly appreciated. First, memory performance has been broken down into very easy to understand and measure metrics, with norms to compare with. Second, the data structure you create in your mind as part of the course is very well "engineered." Finally, the course is very thorough. I purchased a system by Scott Bornstein a few years ago and had little success with it. I was further along at lesson 6 (of 60) than I ever got with the other system. At lesson 24 out of 60, my metrics are phenomenal compared to anything I've ever accomplished!

I have previously tried everything on the market to improve my memory. While I have made progress in the past, nothing has come close to the depth and level of instruction offered by the Phenomenal Memory course!

I’ve read a few books on memory building before, but I’ve never seen a course on memory building before, so when I saw Pmemory I was instantly intrigued. I read the GMS manual, and all the information on the site, and knew I made the right choice by joining. This is a wonderful course, and the results are absolutely amazing!

It’s quite incredible to think that the first database consists of several hundred pieces of all different types of information that would be extremely difficult to master without the techniques offered by this course.

I have been interested in memory training and techniques since I picked up a copy of Harry Lorayne’s “The Memory Book” at a second-hand book sale when I was around 15. Since then I have read almost all of the popular memory books available (Dominic O’Brien, Kevin Trudeau, Tony Buzan) but none have really provided a system that seems to have an application beyond party tricks.

In overall terms I have found the course extremely powerful and by far the most practical and effective method of achieving a phenomenal memory that I have found in 25 years of looking.

GMS makes you understand the way your brain and memory works and, even more important, it shows you how to use this knowledge on different types of information.

During the first course, I noticed that I suddenly had the ability to memorize a list of 100 items. This is something I couldn’t do before. But especially during the ‘First Database’ course one finds how powerful GMS is. I would have never thought that I could memorize waterfalls of the world, planets of the solar system (distance to sun and rotation period), Japanese words, phone numbers, and exact dates of historical events in a few hours time! And I retained the knowledge exactly during the entire course!! I couldn’t have done this without GMS. So, the gains are truly astounding. And I’m only half way!

This is by far the best investment I have ever made, both professionally and personally, and I have made a few. My ‘professional’ investments: I have two master degrees and I’m writing a PhD thesis. My ‘personal’ investments: I have a bookshelf filled with self-help books, including two on memory training. Not to discard my academic background, but GMS is a better investment on a professional level in the sense that it truly changes the way you think. If only I would have known about GMS before I started my academic career, I would most definitely have aced all of my exams with a lot less effort. And GMS will be available to me for the rest of my life. And in this sense, GMS is probably the best form of self-help available at the moment. It is absolutely mind-boggling that this type of memorizing (GMS) is not mainstream knowledge.

Have you ever bought a book on memory improvement and after reading it, thought to yourself “200 pages of nothing more than what’s stated on the back cover.”, or “This is really great, but I could never use this? The ideas make sense but only in an abstract way.” I have! I got sick and tired of buying the work of marketing specialists rather than memory specialists. Point blank, GMS contains 0 filler and will help you build your skills through structured exercises. If you follow the lessons, you will be able to memorize anything you want!

I initially came to the school of Phenomenal memory after many years of dabbling in various memory systems that worked to a limited amount, but without a doubt the School of Phenomenal Memory is the best system that exists!

This course is truly incredible and is the most well thought out and thorough course I've ever taken!

Wow! I completed the first data base course and the test. Amazing journey in to my brain. I have never used my brain like this. I see a great difference in the way my brain works. Before my concentration was so bad that I could not even listen to what people are saying for just 1 or 2 minutes. My profession as a software developer demands a lot of study be it in the technical stuff or business domain. But now things have changed. I have tried many courses from Harry Lorane, Dr Amazing, but none have given me this much improvement.

This is by far the best memory course available. When I first learned of GMS, I was familiar with memory techniques taught by Dominic O'brien, Harry Lorayne, et al, and was skeptical of some of the claims made by GMS. Now after 24 lessons, while I still think O'Brien, Lorayne, et al. have a limited usefulness, GMS literally blows them out of the water. I've been extremely impressed. Thanks!

I have been studying memory techniques for about 3-4 years now, and i have explored various courses - Buzan, Trudeau, and the journey method - Dominic O'Brien. None of them are as detailed as this. The key elements are emphasized, the precision of recall of the info is dramatic, and what i have benefited from most is the emphasis on 'revision' of the material early on by recall. I paid for the course after months of skepticism, but after the initial adjustment the value of the lessons soon became obvious and applicable to real life. I fully endorse this course - those who are still not sure, i advise you take the plunge and you will see the benefit overall.

I've finally reached the end of the course and I'd like to say that I've found it to be one of the most valuable and intriguing courses of study that I've ever undertaken. It's been valuable not only for the information received, but also because of the discipline needed to do each exercise. Of all the memory systems that I've studied and examined the Phenomenal Memory Course is hands down the most valuable!

I started to write that “I would recommend this course to anyone that has a need for systematic retrieval of information", and then I realized...THIS IS EVERYONE. Thanks Ruslan!

I've been searching and modifying memory techniques for a while trying to come up with a way to be truly be able to memorize all sorts of information and books in everyday life and keep them long term. With GMS I can do that. GMS will unleash your hidden potential!

I just finished the test and the only thing I can say is WOW .

I just wanted to let you know that I am blown away with the effectiveness of this course. For years I have been searching for a memory system that will allow me to learn real life material and not just a few tricks. I have to say that I found it. There is no doubt in my mind anymore of what I can achieve with this skill.

I am impressed how much my power of observation has improved. I can choose what to memorize for a few hours or for a lifetime.

This course is indeed phenomenal or perhaps I should use a more effective word, but I don't know one. For any one who is willing to obey the simple instructions as given, it is certain that he would have super memory at the end of the course, what is striking about the course is that the levels are so structured, one never feels he is going through a strenuous exercise. The course is very extensive and the transition to difficult levels is effortless, learning is pleasurable and at the end of the course one finds that he has completed the greatest journey that would transform his life, is now possessing the phenomenal memory, and all this with out really DOING anything.

I have read Tony Buzan's book on memory, it is good for having basic knowledge on trained memory but aiming for extraordinary memory by reading book is almost similar to aiming to become a tennis star (or any sports star) by just reading a book. What one needs is extensive training and that is what this course provides. There is nothing like this anywhere else even to say ''this is better than that'' and still this would be the best. If some one is interested in taking their memories to great levels, this course has to be taken without second thought.

This is by far the best system for memory improvement on the planet. I have read every book on Memory, including Jerry Lucas, Tony Buzan, and Dominic O’Brian. All of these other courses are insignificant compared to the Phenomenal Memory Course. Memory is a skill, just like writing is a skill, you don’t read a book about writing and over night you suddenly know how to write like Shakespeare. It takes the right knowledge, practice and a good teacher, and that is exactly what you get with the Phenomenal Memory Course.

I want you to know that when I was a kid I was diagnosed with ADHD, using your course has taught me just how bad my attention span is. This is the first time in my life that I feel, like something is really helping me to learn to focus.

I had many question when I started the course, I sent Pmemory almost daily e-mails, they are quick on their responses, sometimes within the hour. And they genuinely wants you to learn the system, not just be a flash in the pan, but to develop a real skill you can use for the rest of your life.

I am getting ready to start third course, and I cannot wait to see the improvements that these next 3 courses will make on my memory and especially on my attention span.

Thank you Pmemory, for not only developing the best course on memory, but also developing a course that teaching a skill not just the “know how”.

Cambridge Here I come!

It's rare that I write a testimonial, but I feel this one is absolutely necessary.

I have never thought I had a very good memory. Books and cds on memory have collected dust on my bookcases for years. None of them, I thought, offered anything other than some tips and a few hours of entertaining listening. I have never, and I mean never, seen anything as thorough, well thought-out, and potentially life-altering as this study program.

I now believe I have an excellent memory. I just never knew how to properly memorize things. A few weeks before completing the "The first Database," I decided that I would learn Spanish. I believe that I will be able to speak Spanish fluently by January of next year. I never would have had this confidence without this course demonstrating to me what my capabilities truly are. Furthermore, I think I am only beginning to understand my potential.

Additionally, I now know that I can remember statistics and other information quite readily. I also look forward to remembering the faces and details of people I meet on a regular and irregular basis.

The other interesting thing that has happened as a result of my efforts to successfully complete this program, is that my basic memory has improved dramatically. When I say basic memory, I mean my abilities to remember things when I am not really trying to do so. It truly is phenomenal.

My thanks to Pmemory for providing such a program. For anyone wondering whether they should take this course, I will offer my following thoughts: First, I believe the course is too cheap for the value you will receive if you apply yourself. Two, I don't think there is anything like it on the market today. Three, If you really think about how a phenomenal memory could impact your social of financial success, it would have to rank in the top three positions.

I completed the test in 28 minutes and I had 3 mistakes (excellent). I have been fascinated with memory techniques and mnemonics for the last 10 years and I have tried several things before, including Tony Buzan’s books, courses and books by Harry Lorraine and Dominic O’Brien. I can absolutely vouch for Pmemory and his School. They teach the real deal not party tricks. Buzan’s stuff works when you want to remember a list of 10 things to go shopping. A nice trick indeed but nothing that has the power to your life. So many websites around promise life changing things and you end up with a slim e-book that’s copied from various other sources. I have read a lot about memory and memory techniques and I have never seen anything as complete and powerful as this course.

I never regretted my decision to buy this course I just wished this had been around while I was still in school or later at university. Life would have been a lot easier :-)

What a test! After a lapse of more than a month, thought I would have flopped this test, but guess what? I finished the test with 6 mistakes and under 20 minutes!! I'm pretty happy with the result, this course is amazing, it has taught me more than I have ever learnt in any memory course - I have studied Harry Lorayne, Dominic O'brien's method, but the Phenomenal Memory course is way ahead! This course doesn't just teach you to remember useless long random numbers and people faces as seen in other courses, it is actually a work-book packed full of examples for everyday uses, from remembering study notes to cheat sheets for formulas in exam to phone numbers and name-faces. This is a very practical course and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone who is interested to build their mental faculty to a new level, be it students or working adults.

This has been by far the best memory program I have attempted. I have used programs by Tony Buzan, Harry Lorayne and others, and nothing else compares. While some elements of this program appear to be taken from other places (including Cicero, of Roman fame) the organization, structure and comprehensiveness of the system at Phenomenal Memory is... phenomenal.

I also liked the flexibility in the course. In the past month I have been traveling a lot, and have had to fit lessons around my busy schedule. Even though the time I need to spend on my studies has reduced the amount of time I can devote to the course, the results were still amazing. Being able to memorize 100 totally unrelated things and recalling the content I wanted in precisely the order I wanted was astonishing.

I purchased and read various books on the subject of memory and memory improving techniques. Kenneth Higbee, Tony Buzan and Harry Lorayne, among others were some of the authors I came across. However, none of them were really definitive for me and I found myself not sticking with them for long. I’m pretty sure that, when the average person finishes reading these books and applies what they read, they won’t come away with an amazing memory, or even a significantly improved one. But don’t take my word for it, try them for yourself. I think you’ll see what I mean.

To my delight, I found Pmemory’s GMS course whilst surfing the net and decided to peruse his sight. Some of the claims that were made seemed outrageous at the time, but after e-mailing him a few questions and reading the GMS Manual, I decided to give the course a try.

Pmemory is always there to help and answer any questions you might have and they are prompt in response to your queries. They are also very sincere. Because of my severe studying schedule, (I’m at one of the UK’s premiere universities- and it sometimes seems like they make it their mission to ensure that your time is filled up to the brim with study), I found it difficult to create time to do the lessons. But they’s given me advice about how to overcome this problem and others I’ve had and they have been effective. You really can’t ask for much more in a teacher.

If you are considering improving your memory to a phenomenal degree, and you are willing to work for it, then consider taking this course. The GMS course is most probably THE BEST course out there on memory training, period. This is not a gimmick. It’s a real system designed for real people who are willing to build a skill that will prove to be indispensable in everyday life. If you are willing to do the lessons, you CAN have a phenomenal memory. The question is, ‘Are you ready to begin?’

This course is the best memory course I have ever taken. I have studied many other memory courses. Before taking this course my favorite and the one I thought was the best was, "Dominic O'Brien's Quantum Memory Power." The dilemma I always had with the course is creating enough pegs for the journey method. I just kept running out and I didn't like the idea of walking through new areas of the city just to get my memory pegs. With the Phenomenal memory system this problem is completely eradicated. I always have all the pegs I need to memorize anything I need to. The Figurative code system that you learn in the course is also the most advanced system I have ever seen. I use to think that the phonic system 1-t,d 2-n, 3-m, 4-r,... etc. was the best due to it's simplicity. Pmemory's Figurative Code system is on a whole new playing field.

Definitely worth every penny!

I can say that the course is really phenomenal. Have never been so focused and able to shift through information in my head like this. Having tried other books by authors that you mention on your site this is the real deal and is complete where as the others give hints at how to use their memory system. They just fall way short.

When I first read the Phenomenal Memory website, like a lot of other people I was skeptical.### Even when I read the online manual they have, I remained skeptical (mainly because I think it is confusing). None-the-less, I was still transfixed by what the possibilities could be. It seemed VASTLY different than any other memory system out there. And guess what? IT IS!!!

I started with Harry Lorraine, but it was not long before I realized that his method was very limited and really only good for memorizing lists, numbers and a few facts. I was disappointed when I hit that road block. I needed something more. When I found Phenomenal Memory, I soooo wanted it to be that something different. Well guess what? IT IS!!!

Pmemory is THE course to take if you want to drastically improve your ability to memorize large amounts of data and recall it efficiently. It works!

Phenomenal Memory course is the cream of the crop. IT IS PHENOMENAL!!!

My name is Michael aged 60 years old and employed as a carpenter. I’ve read many books on memory- Dr Bruno Furst, Harry Lorrane, Tony Buzan and started to do Dominic O'Brian's memory course – The most interesting of these was I think Bruno Furst . Pmemory course surpasses these in the various techniques of remembering certain information especially the database technique which can be expanded ad infinitum thereby keeping all your data in one place instead of trying to remember which journey or chain method you placed your information in. If anybody wants to improve their memory, this is, in my opinion, the Crème de la Crème. There is no other.

I could NOT have learnt this from the free manual alone. Belonging to the group of fellow students is very motivating. I would never have had enough discipline to keep learning from the manual. I like the way we have to finish one course before getting the next set of lessons. That in itself makes you push on to get through the course.

I have always enjoyed learning, and did a Bruno Furst memory course in the 1970's. That was OK at the time, but absolutely not a patch on the potential of this course. I would have learned much more in less time using this method.

Good luck if you sign up for this course. Give yourself 2 months of daily lessons and wow- you will have a phenomenal memory.

I am 34 years old and I am working as a marketing and communication manager in an educational company. I can only say that, for the first time, I have been able of memorizing all kind of complex information in a systematic way. Previously I had tried Dominic O'Brien and other authors methods. For practical purposes, and for memorization of useful information GMS is superior. I would recommend GMS to all people interested in getting real life results. You could not believe it until you put into practice. This is a fantastic experience. Thank you Pmemory for sharing this course with us. You should increase the price. There are other courses much more expensive and they are very poor.

I tried one other memory system many years ago when I was doing my final years of high school. It was very basic but it did help me through my exams. However, your course in memory has taken me to new levels of memory recall far beyond my wildest expectations. I only wish I had your system back then. It's fantastic.

I am currently studying a course which requires pages of mathematical formulas and a great amount of technical and analytical information to digest. By using your system I have not the slightest difficulty in recalling every detail accurately.

The skills I have learned by studying the Phenomenal Memory System are OUTSTANDING and I would highly recommend your training to everyone who wants to improve their memory to a point ' BEYOND THEIR WILDEST DREAMS'.

Thank you so much for developing this amazing approach to super learning.

Over the last 15 or so years, I've consistently used mnemonic systems to give myself an edge in school and at work. At the age of 12, I read my first book on mnemonics titled: "The Memory Book" by Harry Lorayne. I found the book by chance and have been hooked on mnemonics ever since. In my quest for a way to improve on the "The Memory Book", I've since read almost everything by Harry Lorayne, as well as Tony Buzan, Dominic O'Brien, Kevin Trudea, and Kenneth Higbee. Yet, despite my search for something better, I've never found it.

The problem with most mnemonic books is that they are just subtle variations of each other. Occasionally one of the authors has their own unique twist like: The Dominic System, Mind Mapping, or using emotions to help create memories. However, none of these variations took me as far as I wanted to go. That was, until I found the Giordano Memory System (GMS).

What makes GMS different? Simplicity and structure. GMS still uses variations of the concepts taught other systems, such as: the chain method, the Roman Room/Loci method, the major system. Yet, GMS does it in a unique and vastly more effective way. This effectiveness was something I noticed while working on my first database.

After completing the first database lessons, I'm very surprised with how much more I can remember using GMS than with regular mnemonics. The first database covers the 25 most common types of information memorized. It shows you how to remember each type of information, and structure it within a larger network of memories: the database. In the exam that followed, I was able to accurately recall all of the answers in about 30 minutes. My memories are very clear, concise, and can be accessed very quickly.

Mnemonics aid in remembering information and can be incredibly useful. Throughout my life-- and all the way through college-- I’ve spent thousands of hours remembering information from textbooks and lectures. Unfortunately, the systems that I used weren’t as structured as GMS, and I’ve slowly forgotten the mnemonics I’ve created.

GMS appears to offer a solution to the problems that I’ve had. If you are a seasoned veteran, or a total newbie, GMS can give you the results you are looking for. I haven’t used it for 15 years, but the structure, simplicity, and effectiveness is undeniable.

Taking the test finally made me realize that the information that I had memorized would be impossible to remember without a structured system such as GMS. In my opinion, I felt that the practice was 70% of the total value and the methods introduced to memorize certain types and groups of information as the last 30%.

I have read books from many authors such as Quantum Memory by Dominic O'Brien, a world-class memory champion, and Memory Optimizer by Vera B., a product that I felt was trying to point out the obvious. All of these books only provided techniques and they felt disconnected. There was no systematic way to do things like effectively memorizing charts with numbers and abstract data. They did, however, teach me how to memorize names and lists of easily visualized objects (pumpkin, giraffe, sailboat). I was not able to use the techniques presented practically since I was not shown how to, nor given any practical practice material. The methods they presented looked good on paper, but they did not really work in practice.

These books altogether already equal to over $300. There are other courses out there that teach the same for a crazy $1000-$3000 price tag. So... I chose to check out Phenomenal Memory's course. It only took me 2 days before I decided to buy it. I only had $800 from working in a food store, so it wasn't supposed to be an easy decision to just carelessly spend almost half of my money. I looked at the courses they provided and that was when I realized that the application of the memory tied in with scientific evidence and philosophy is altogether a powerful solution to what I needed to memorize effectively.

Now, after gone through the first two sets of lessons(1-24), I have decided that it already is well worth the $300. I haven't even learnt language techniques and I already memorize vocabulary of Latin easily with the Cicero method coupled with the chain and doll. I'm looking forward to how he implements the methods for language, code, and text. Also, the course has allowed me to see my dream as a possibility - memorizing 5 languages fluently by the age of 25. Also, I'm planning to use what I have learned for programming in C++, java, QT toolkit, OpenGL, digital circuit engineering (like chip names and schematics), etc.

I really like this system. Having gone through both Dominic O'Brian's system and Kevin Trudeau's system, I found both of them interesting, but lacking in usefulness in everyday life. I have finished the first 24 lessons and am amazed at the thoroughness of this course. I want more. I love it and thank you Pmemory and your school.

Having studied a lot of different available memory training courses, I have to say that this is the most extensive and applicable course I have seen so far.

I am eagerly awaiting the text memorization course, and if anyone out there is having doubts, the second course really shows just how easy it is to memorize a multitude of different data types. Keep chugging through the first course, and you will be pleasantly surprised when you move onto the second.