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The Memory Palace is a Happy Place (with guest Anthony Metivier)

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Beyond what it is that the Memory Palace can actually do for you, Anthony and I dug a bit deeper and discussed some really interesting perspectives.

Check out the interview for

  • Thoughts on what it is that will stop you from giving up

  • Competition in language learning, and where exactly Freud comes in

  • The point when giving up might be the right decision

  • How a memory palace can be a source of happiness and comfort in your life

  • Fifty shades of German

β€œThere should be some fire under your backside.”

Article of the Week

20 Struggles of Expats living in Germany

Tips of the Week

Anthony opted for tip number 2 as his favourite, but actually added such a great perspective to Tip 1 that it became unmissable.

1) Label things

2) Use Instagram (Lindsay does Languages has an article about this)

3) Get onto a MOOC

Tips and Links from this Podcast

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Magnetic Memory Method, the home of Anthony Metivier

The How of Happiness on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk

The Nerdist Podcast

The Vocab Cookbook

National Geographic Documentary: Brain Games

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