How does Fran Montemurro's approach to memorization compare to traditional methods?

Fran’s approach focuses on active recall and understanding, rather than rote repetition or passive review.

Traditional methods often look like:

1. Rereading notes or highlighting
2. Cramming and long, unfocused study sessions

Fran’s approach emphasizes:

1. First understanding the material so it is meaningful
2. Using structured active recall (testing yourself, explaining from memory)
3. Techniques like memory palaces and mnemonics to create associations
4. Frequent self-testing to find gaps instead of passively going over everything

In short, it shifts from “time spent reviewing” to “how often and how deeply you pull information from memory.”

What are you currently using to memorize: rereading, flashcards, or something else?