30 Days to a More Powerful Memory

Chapter 28. Remembering Important Numbers

If you need to remember numbers, there are a number of systems to help you do this. I don’t use any of these association methods myself; I use the chunking and rehearsal methods described earlier, along with creating files for passwords and other important numbers. But numerous memory experts and authors swear by them, so I’m including the descriptions of different number systems here, along with some practice exercises. Consider these as another type of memory aid to add to your repertoire and use those that feel comfortable to you.

Turning Numbers into Sentences

This is a method where you turn each number into a word of that many letters in a sentence. As described by Dominic O’Brien in How to Develop ...