"I Could Never Remember Names Like You Do" - And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves

Time and again I've been invited to give presentations at networking events or business masterminds.

When I accurately recall 30... 40... 50 names as part of my talks... the room erupts in applause.

But what happens after I teach the techniques I use?

Heartbreak.

Person after person approaches me at the end of these presentations with the same defeated refrain:

"That's amazing... but I could never do that."

Never? Really? It's Just "Mental Lego."

I do my best to encourage these people not to be so down on themselves.

After all, most memory techniques involve little more than using the alphabet in a fun game of "Mental Lego."

But there's a more important truth to expose:

Claiming "I can't remember names" is like saying, "I can't learn to tie my shoes."

Just like lacing up a pair of sneakers, recalling names is not a fixed trait.

Like brushing your teeth or riding a bike, memorizing names is a skill waiting to be developed.

If you're discouraged, there's one place to start that involves stopping a strange habit so many people seem to love...

Getting Rid of the World's Weirdest Badge of Honor

For reasons I don't fully understand, our society has normalized forgetting names.

It's almost treated as a badge of honor.

If you think I'm exaggerating or being dramatic, think about how often this statement is used as an icebreaker when people first meet:

"Oh, I'm terrible with names!"

"Ha ha, me too!"

Really? How did this admission become such a common tool for social bonding?

Stop Leaving So Much Value Behind

Consider the difference between indulging in shared shame and simply "tying the shoelaces of your mind" so you can be better at remembering details that matter:

Every time you forget a client's name, you're leaving potential on the table.

Drawing blank's on a colleague's birthday?

A subtle loss of respect that's probably never coming back.

Not to mention an opportunity to strengthen an important professional relationship.

At the risk of being repetitive:

Every time you struggle to recall the last time you met someone and what you talked about, you're diminishing your professional impact.

Here's What the Alternative Looks Like

Imagine walking into your next networking event with the confidence that you'll remember every person you meet.

Picture yourself casually mentioning to a client, "Hey, John, isn't your company's anniversary coming up?"

Or, "Hey, Sarah, I know I'm early, but happy birthday in advance. It's this Saturday, right?"

In case the impact isn't apparent, let me bullet-point it so the benefits are loud and clear:

• Your clients will feel truly seen and valued
• Your network will become more engaged and responsive
• Your reputation for paying attention to detail will soar
• Your business conversations become more personal and meaningful

The ultimate difference between professionals who build empire-sized networks and those who struggle to maintain basic connections comes down to one word:

Memory.

Want to Remember Names & Dates Better? Do This...

"Mental Lego" is really all it comes down to, for both names and numbers.

Sure, there's a bit of setup to learn the specific techniques.

But they truly are so simple you'll wonder why you ever delayed learning them...

Or convinced yourself that they were impossible for you to use.

If you're ready to stop telling yourself that you "can't remember names" and would love to start impressing everyone you meet with exceptional memory...

Click or tap here now for my free training How to Memorize Important Names & Dates Quickly & Permanently.

It includes detailed examples and will transform your professional relationships through the power of memory.

Remember: Your memory isn't fixed.

It's waiting to be unleashed.