Contents#

[Preface 7 ](#preface)

[Acknowledgements 9 ](#acknowledgements)

[Introduction 10 ](#introduction)

[Using this book 13 ](#using-this-book)

[Chapter 1: Acquire an overview of Memletics 15 ](#_Toc39538564)

[Memletic State is the right state for learning 16 ](#memletic-state-is-the-right-state-for-learning)

[Memletic Process—the steps to LEARN 16 ](#memletic-processthe-steps-to-learn)

[Memletic Techniques lock in knowledge 17 ](#memletic-techniques-lock-in-knowledge)

[Memletic Styles personalize your learning 20 ](#memletic-styles-personalize-your-learning)

[Memletic Approach—the path to your goals 20 ](#memletic-approachthe-path-to-your-goals)

[How can you apply Memletics? 20 ](#how-can-you-apply-memletics)

[Chapter summary 24 ](#chapter-summary)

[Chapter 2: Perform in the Memletic State 25 ](#_Toc39538572)

[Cell state—ensure your brain cells are well nourished 26 ](#cell-stateensure-your-brain-cells-are-well-nourished)

[Physical state—keep your body systems in good shape 32 ](#physical-statekeep-your-body-systems-in-good-shape)

[Mental state—get your mind ready for learning 45 ](#mental-stateget-your-mind-ready-for-learning)

[Chapter summary 54 ](#chapter-summary-1)

[Chapter 3: LEARN with the Memletic Process 55 ](#learn-with-the-memletic-process-1)

[Locate—find content for learning 56 ](#locatefind-content-for-learning)

[Explore—understand content 61 ](#exploreunderstand-content)

[Arrange—prepare for retention 70 ](#arrangeprepare-for-retention)

[Reinforce—build brain networks for the long term 76 ](#reinforcebuild-brain-networks-for-the-long-term)

[eNquire—review your learning effectiveness 82 ](#enquirereview-your-learning-effectiveness)

[Chapter summary 89 ](#chapter-summary-2)

[Chapter 4: Apply the Memletic Techniques 91 ](#apply-the-memletic-techniques-1)

[Associate—link with what you already know 92 ](#associatelink-with-what-you-already-know)

[Visualize—see your lessons in your mind’s eye 107 ](#visualizesee-your-lessons-in-your-minds-eye)

[Verbalize—assert your learning with words 116 ](#verbalizeassert-your-learning-with-words)

[Simulate—use tools and people to stimulate your learning 123 ](#simulateuse-tools-and-people-to-stimulate-your-learning)

[Perform—for skills and behaviors 128 ](#performfor-skills-and-behaviors)

[Repeat—techniques to lock in content 139 ](#repeattechniques-to-lock-in-content)

[A rollerblading cat? Potential issues with techniques 142 ](#a-rollerblading-cat-potential-issues-with-techniques)

[Chapter summary 145 ](#chapter-summary-3)

[Chapter 5: Adapt with the Memletic Styles 147 ](#adapt-with-the-memletic-styles-1)

[Why Styles? Understand the basis of learning styles 148 ](#why-styles-understand-the-basis-of-learning-styles)

[Profile yourself—use the Memletic Styles questionnaire 150 ](#profile-yourselfuse-the-memletic-styles-questionnaire)

[The Visual style—images, colors and spatial skills 157 ](#the-visual-styleimages-colors-and-spatial-skills)

[The Aural Style—sound and music 158 ](#the-aural-stylesound-and-music)

[The Verbal Style—spoken and written words 159 ](#the-verbal-stylespoken-and-written-words)

[The Physical Style—touch and sensations 160 ](#the-physical-styletouch-and-sensations)

[The Logical Style—logic and reasoning 161 ](#the-logical-stylelogic-and-reasoning)

[The Social Style—communication, groups, and synergy 163 ](#the-social-stylecommunication-groups-and-synergy)

[The Solitary Style—private, introspective and independent 165 ](#the-solitary-styleprivate-introspective-and-independent)

[Expand your use of styles 167 ](#expand-your-use-of-styles)

[Chapter summary 170 ](#chapter-summary-4)

[Chapter 6: Manage using the Memletic Approach 171 ](#manage-using-the-memletic-approach-1)

[Target—choose and clarify your goal 172 ](#targetchoose-and-clarify-your-goal)

[Plan—decide your approach 174 ](#plandecide-your-approach)

[Track—manage your progress 179 ](#trackmanage-your-progress)

[Do it for life—enjoy the journey and the goal 180 ](#do-it-for-lifeenjoy-the-journey-and-the-goal)

[Chapter summary 181 ](#chapter-summary-5)

[Chapter 7: Deal with Challenges 183 ](#deal-with-challenges-1)

[Keep it up—deal with motivation issues 183 ](#keep-it-updeal-with-motivation-issues)

[Knowledge—your weapon against fear and nervousness 188 ](#knowledgeyour-weapon-against-fear-and-nervousness)

[Mistakes—shortcuts to faster learning 197 ](#mistakesshortcuts-to-faster-learning)

[Under pressure—impact on techniques 200 ](#under-pressureimpact-on-techniques)

[ACT! Recognize and act on assumptions 201 ](#act-recognize-and-act-on-assumptions)

[The Medical Student Syndrome 205 ](#the-medical-student-syndrome)

[Chapter summary 205 ](#chapter-summary-6)

[Chapter 8: Closing Comments 207 ](#closing-comments-1)

[Book summary 207 ](#book-summary)

[Further work from here 208 ](#further-work-from-here)

[Final words 211 ](#final-words)

[Appendices 213 ](#appendices)

[“Memletics Terms of Use” agreement 219 ](#memletics-terms-of-use-agreement)

[Index 223 ](#index-1)