We tend to think of genius as something you’re born with — a rare trait possessed by the Einsteins and Teslas of the world. But what if many of the abilities we associate with genius — a great memory, quick problem-solving, mental math, creative insight — are actually trainable skills?My guest today says that’s exactly the case. His name is Nelson Dellis, and he's a six-time USA Memory Champion and the author of the book <a href="https://amzn.to/4lEqqWp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Everyday Genius</a>.In our conversation, Nelson explains why memory is the foundation of thinking well and why having information stored in your head still matters in the age of ChatGPT. He shares a practical technique for improving your memory, how to read with greater focus and retention, and how to study to actually make information stick. We then talk about the importance of developing “number sense” and how to convert imperial measurements to metric in your head, strategies for solving problems more effectively, and even how to gain an edge in the games of Monopoly and Connect Four. At the end of the conversation, we get into more esoteric territory, including intuition, dreams, and the idea of remote viewing.Resources Related to the Podcast<ul><li><a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/skills/manly-know-how/improve-your-memory/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nelson's previous appearance on the AoM podcast: Episode #546 — How to Get a Memory Like a Steel Trap</a></li><li><a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/skills/manly-know-how/10-ways-improve-memory/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AoM Article: 10 Ways to Improve Your Memory</a></li><li><a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/living/reading/how-to-speed-read-like-theodore-roosevelt/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AoM Article: How to Speed Read Like Theodore Roosevelt</a></li><li><a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/skills/how-to/podcast-385-make-stick/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AoM Podcast #385: Learning How to Learn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/knowledge-of-men/ace-your-exams-study-tactics-of-the-successful-gentleman-scholar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AoM Article: Study Tactics of the Successful Gentleman Scholar</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP96-00791R000200180005-5.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The CIA's remote viewing program</a></li></ul>Connect With Nelson Dellis<ul><li><a href="https://www.nelsondellis.com/#intro" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nelson's website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/NelsonDellis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nelson on YouTube</a></li></ul>Thanks to This Week’s Podcast Sponsor<a href="https://incogni.com/manliness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Incogni.</a>&nbsp;Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code MANLINESS at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan:&nbsp;<a href="https://incogni.com/manliness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://incogni.com/manliness</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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