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Books like The memory book

An enthusiastic, hands-on toolkit that transforms the daunting task of memorization into an empowering mental game. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The memory book.

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Unlimited Memory
Kevin Horsley
A practical, empowering toolkit that makes the seemingly impossible feat of perfect recall feel entirely within reach.
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- optimistic
- focused
- empowering
- encouraging
02
The Mind Map Book
Tony Buzan · 2001
An enthusiastic, visually driven operating manual for unlocking your brain's hidden creative and organizational potential.
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- focused
- empowering
- encouraging
- enthusiastic
03
Moonwalking with Einstein
Joshua Foer
A witty, mind-expanding plunge into an eccentric subculture that will completely change how you think about your own brain.
Feels:
- intellectually stimulating
- quirky
- energetic
04
Tricks Of The Mind
Derren Brown
A witty, mind-bending tour through the loopholes of human psychology and the art of deception.
Feels:
- intellectually stimulating
- playful
- inquisitive
05
How we learn
Benedict Carey
A reassuring, science-backed permission slip to stop cramming and start letting your brain learn the way it actually wants to.
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- optimistic
- encouraging
06
The Speed Reading Book
Tony Buzan · 2000
A practical, empowering guide that transforms the act of reading into a highly efficient tool for personal growth.
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- focused
- encouraging
- practical
- self-improvement
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Relentless
Tim S. Grover and Shari Wenk
A shot of pure adrenaline and tough love designed to rewire your brain for ruthless success.
Feels:
- high-stakes
- charged
- driven
08
How to Study
Harry Maddox
A grounding, no-nonsense manual that transforms the chaotic anxiety of learning into a structured, manageable discipline.
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- focused
- encouraging
- authoritative
- self-improvement
09
The magic of believing
Claude M. Bristol · 1948
A vintage, no-nonsense guide to unlocking the hidden power of your own mind to shape your reality.
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- optimistic
- focused
- empowering
- authoritative
10
Brain Rules
John Medina · 2008
A witty, science-backed user manual for the human mind that turns complex neurology into actionable daily habits.
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- optimistic
- practical
- authoritative
- accessible
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59 seconds
Richard Wiseman · 2010
A brisk, science-backed antidote to toxic positivity that offers bite-sized psychological hacks for everyday life.
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- optimistic
- enthusiastic
- accessible
- practical psychology
12
The Silva Mind Control Method
José Silva
A practical, step-by-step manual for unlocking the hidden, almost magical capacities of your own consciousness.
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- optimistic
- focused
- authoritative

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