Learning can sometimes be unintentional. Some of us absorb information even without focusing on these facts. Oftentimes we deliberately choose to ignore certain facts only to find out later, that we have, in fact, memorized that very data. Wandering attention, however, may not be the optimum approach if you're aiming to absorb a large amount of data.
Here's an easy exercise to help you improve your attention and enhance memory performance. It's deceptively simple, but if you do it repeatedly and regularly, it can significantly sharpen concentration.
Count the number of "A" from the selection below:
OFTEN the hearts of men and women are stirred, as likewise they are soothed in their sorrows more by example than by words. And therefore, because I too I have known some consolation from speech had with one who was a witness thereof, am I now minded to write of the sufferings which have sprung out of my misfortunes, for the eyes of one who, though absent, is of himself ever a consoler.*
Count the number of "E" from the next selection:
Most noble and illustrious drinkers, and you thrice precious pockified blades (for to you, and none else, do I dedicate my writings), Alcibiades, in that dialogue of Plato’s, which is entitled The Banquet, whilst he was setting forth the praises of his schoolmaster Socrates (without all question the prince of philosophers), amongst other discourses to that purpose, said that he resembled the Silenes.*
I hope you enjoyed our little exercise today, make sure to do it 3 to 4 times. You can do this every day, using any text you want and searching for whatever character you like.
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