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🎯 Executive Memory Boost - Step-by-Step Guide

What is Executive Memory Boost?

A 6-week program designed for business professionals to remember names, faces, and key business information. Takes only 10 minutes per day.

Duration
6 weeks
Daily Time
10 min
Difficulty
Beginner

Step 1: Start the Routine

  1. Go to the Dashboard (home page)
  2. Find the Expert Routines section
  3. Click on "Executive Memory Boost"
  4. Click the green "Start This Routine" button
  5. You'll see a success message and the routine will appear on your dashboard
✓ Result: The routine is now active and tracking your progress!

Step 2: Add People You Want to Remember

Let's add your first person using the Name-Face Association technique:

Example: Remembering "Sarah Johnson" from Marketing

  1. Click "Add Word" from the navigation
  2. In the "Word or Phrase" field, type: Sarah Johnson
  3. In the "Reference" field, create a memorable association:
    "Marketing director with curly hair - imagine her in the Sahara desert (Sarah) with a giant 'son' (Johnson)"
  4. Optional: Upload a photo if you have one (helps with face recognition)
  5. Click "Add Word" button
💡 Pro Tip: The more vivid and absurd the association, the better you'll remember!
  • "Tall Tom" - Imagine him as tall as a tree
  • "Bald Bob" - Picture a bowling ball on his head
  • "Jennifer with curly hair" - Imagine springs bouncing on her head
✓ Result: AI will automatically add pronunciation, synonyms, and context!

Step 3: Add More Names

Add 3-5 people per day during your first week:

Example 2: "David Chen" - CEO
Reference: "CEO with glasses - imagine David (like the statue) wearing Chen's noodles as glasses"
Example 3: "Emily Rodriguez" - Sales Lead
Reference: "Sales lead with freckles - Emily (sounds like M&M) covered in rod-shaped freckles (Rodriguez)"
Example 4: "Michael Wong" - VP Engineering
Reference: "VP with short hair - Mike (microphone) making a 'wong' sound through speakers"

Step 4: First Review (1 Hour Later)

After 1 hour, you'll see reviews appear on your dashboard:

  1. Dashboard notification: You'll see "3 Reviews Due" on your dashboard
    Look for the green card with ✅ icon showing the count
  2. Click "Start Reviewing" button
  3. You'll see the reference first:
    "Marketing director with curly hair - imagine her in the Sahara desert with a giant 'son'"
  4. Type the name: Sarah Johnson
  5. See your score: The system will show your match percentage
    • 100% = Remembered ✓
    • 70-99% = Assisted ~
    • Below 70% = Missed ✗
  6. Confirm the outcome using the colored buttons
✓ Result: Word moves to the next interval (4 hours) if remembered!

Step 5: Review Schedule (Spaced Repetition)

Your reviews will follow this scientifically-proven schedule:

1 hour
→ First quick check
4 hours
→ Still in short-term memory
1 day
→ Moving to long-term
3 days
→ Reinforcing the connection
7 days
→ One week milestone
14 days
→ Two week check
30 days
→ Monthly review
90 days
→ Long-term retention ✨

⚡ What if I miss a review?

  • 1st miss: 2-hour recovery interval
  • 2nd miss: Reset to 1 hour interval
  • 3rd+ miss: Errorless Learning Mode activates (answer shown automatically)

Step 6: Daily Routine (10 minutes)

Your Daily Workflow:

🌅
Morning (5 minutes)
  • Add 2-3 new people you met yesterday
  • Use the Name-Face Association technique
  • Upload photos if available
🌆
Evening (5 minutes)
  • Review all words due for today
  • Focus on the reference/association
  • Mark as Remembered/Assisted/Missed honestly
📊
Weekly Check (Sundays)
  • Review your streak on the dashboard
  • Check achievements unlocked
  • Celebrate your progress! 🎉

📈 Expected Progress (6 Weeks)

Week 1-2: Foundation
  • Add 15-20 names total
  • Master the association technique
  • Build daily review habit
  • Expect 60-70% accuracy
Week 3-4: Growth
  • Add 20-30 more names
  • Earlier names moving to weekly reviews
  • Notice faster recall
  • Expect 75-85% accuracy
Week 5-6: Mastery
  • Total 50+ names mastered
  • Automatic recall without effort
  • Impress colleagues!
  • Expect 85-95% accuracy
🏆 After 6 Weeks
  • Remember 50+ names effortlessly
  • Stronger professional relationships
  • Confidence in networking events
  • Permanent memory improvement!

📋 Quick Reference Card

Name-Face Association Examples:
  • Sarah: Sahara desert
  • Mike: Microphone
  • Rose: Flower on their lapel
  • Jennifer: "Jen" + unique feature
Best Practices:
  • ✓ Review within 1 hour of adding
  • ✓ Be honest about Remembered/Missed
  • ✓ Add photos when possible
  • ✓ Create vivid, absurd associations