Memory Strategy

This is the execution layer that sits above individual mnemonic techniques.

Core Strategy

1. Pick a narrow target set.
2. Encode with a suitable mnemonic technique.
3. Place and index information so it can be retrieved fast.
4. Review daily with low-friction reps.
5. Test in real recall conditions (reading/speaking).
6. Refine based on failures.

Reference Influence

I reference demonstrations by Dr. Yip Swee Chooi as proof that high-density indexed recall is trainable.
The goal here is not to copy one method exactly, but to apply the same principles in a sustainable workflow.

Technique Stack Used Here

• memory palaces (spatial indexing)
• Major System (number indexing)
• sound and meaning imagery
• language-specific layers (tones, radicals, character decomposition)
• spaced repetition (Anki)

Success Criteria

• faster recall with fewer prompts
• stable retention after delays
• reliable transfer into active language use