We Help You Improve Memory, Attention, and Mental Flexibility. The Journey Method - Memorizing Long, Ordered Lists. One of the best systems for memorizing a long list of facts is the Journey Method (also know as the Loci Method).
Elsewhere I've mentioned how I memorized an alphabetical list of the 50 U.S. States. Below I explain how this was done. The Link Method - A Basic Memorization Tool. The Link Method is the first advanced memory tool available to you once you understand the concept of substitute words + visual association.
Recall that association/substitute words means creating memorable images that represent the concepts you want to remember. The "Link" is a way to quickly connect items in memory that may not be related, such as items in a lists or reading material. This method is called the "Link" because you use it to connect information in your mind with links, as the links in a chain.