SCRABBLE: Medicine For Your Memory
The problem with most peoples’ memories is that they are not nurtured and used in a way that builds new synapses. It is no different than what happens to other muscles that are underused. (Just look at the rolls on my waist that I call ‘love handles’.)
Not all scrabble players are getting the bet biggest bang for their buck, even though they are playing scrabble. Just because you are a scrabble players does not mean that you are using memory to the max. I can site many players, especially those who have been playing for a long time, who are now comfortable and complacent, using the same set of words over and over again, game after game. They are like the bicycle rider who is coasting down-hill. (No muscle growth happening there.)
It doesn’t require a lot of work to get the old engine going. I’m not suggesting that you go from coasting to riding up a 6% grade. Beginning memory junkies will want to start out on level ground. If you are a scrabble player you may want to verify that you know all the 2-Letter-Words and 3-Letter-Words. If you haven’t mastered those lists then that is where you need to begin. (Which of these, if any, are legal 3-Letter-Words? AAL; BRR; CWM; DAH; ELD; FOH; GRR; HMM; ILM; JOE; KOI; LOL; MYC; NAN; OOH; PST; QUO; RHO; SST; TWA; UMM; VAV; WHA; XUS; YEM; ZOA
Dr. Moss’ Prescription For Building Sound Memory
1 Choose to play a game, like SCRABBLE, for instance.
2 Set aside 15 – 30 minutes every day for study
3 Develop a Study Regimen (choose Gary Moss as your coach)
4 Begin at the beginning
5 Study word lists and strategies
6 Use proven tools (Whiz Card, Bookmarks, etc)
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Prescription: Learn 5 new words today and call me in the morning.