# 7 Memory Tricks From a Jeopardy! Jedi Master

7 Memory Tricks From a Jeopardy! Jedi Master - Bridge[Skip to content](#content)

- [Why Bridge](/) - [How Bridge Uses AI](https://www.getbridge.com/why-bridge/how-bridge-uses-ai/) - [Security & Tech](https://www.getbridge.com/why-bridge/tech-and-security/) - [Customer Support](https://www.getbridge.com/products/customer-success) - [Awards](https://www.getbridge.com/why-bridge/awards-customer-voices/)
- [Products](https://www.getbridge.com/learning-management-system/) - [Learning Management System (LMS)Create courses, train internal teams & external partners](https://www.getbridge.com/products/lms/) - [Performance ManagementPerformance reviews, 1on1s, continuous feedback & goals](https://www.getbridge.com/products/performance/) - [Skills ManagementGo above and beyond basic mandatory training](https://www.getbridge.com/products/learn-and-develop/) - [EngagementBuild engagement surveys that help you act on input](https://www.getbridge.com/products/engagement/) - [AnalyticsEasily measure the impact of your learning programs](https://www.getbridge.com/products/analytics/) - [Author ProDesign interactive and engaging learning content](https://www.getbridge.com/products/advanced-course-authoring/) - [Mobile AppAll the power of Bridge while you’re away from your desk](https://www.getbridge.com/products/mobile-app/) - [Advanced MediaCentralized file storage with video recording and editing](https://www.getbridge.com/products/advanced-media/) - [IntegrationsSeamlessly integrate the tools you use with Bridge](https://www.getbridge.com/integrations/)
- [Solutions](#) - - Use Cases - [Compliance Training](https://www.getbridge.com/solutions/use-case/compliance-training/) - [Employee Development](https://www.getbridge.com/solutions/use-case/employee-development/) - [Onboarding](https://www.getbridge.com/solutions/use-case/onboarding/) - [Performance Reviews](https://www.getbridge.com/solutions/use-case/performance-reviews/) - [Continuous Feedback](https://www.getbridge.com/solutions/use-case/continuous-feedback/) - [Customer Training](https://www.getbridge.com/solutions/use-case/customer-training/) - [Manager Enablement](https://www.getbridge.com/solutions/use-case/skills-development/) - - Industries - [Healthcare](https://www.getbridge.com/solutions/industry/healthcare/) - [Higher Education](https://www.getbridge.com/solutions/industry/higher-education/) - [Financial Services](https://www.getbridge.com/solutions/industry/financial-services/) - [Construction](https://www.getbridge.com/construction-learning-management-system/) - [NonProfit](https://www.getbridge.com/solutions/industry/nonprofit/) - [Pro Sports](https://www.getbridge.com/solutions/industry/pro-sports/) - [Manufacturing](https://www.getbridge.com/manufacturing-learning-management-system/)
- [Pricing](https://www.getbridge.com/pricing/)
- [Case Studies](https://www.getbridge.com/customers/)

- [Self-Guided Tours](https://www.getbridge.com/resources/walkthrough/) - [LMS Overview](https://www.getbridge.com/walkthrough/learn-overview/) - [Skills Development](https://www.getbridge.com/walkthrough/talent-suite/) - [Advanced Authoring](https://www.getbridge.com/walkthrough/advance-authoring/) - [Performance Reviews](https://www.getbridge.com/walkthrough/performance-reviews/) - [Mobile App](https://www.getbridge.com/walkthrough/mobile-app/) - [Onboarding](https://www.getbridge.com/walkthrough/journeys/) - [Employee Feedback](https://www.getbridge.com/walkthrough/feedback/) - [See all](https://www.getbridge.com/resources/walkthrough/)
- [Resources](https://www.getbridge.com/resources/) - [Resources](https://www.getbridge.com/resources/) - [Comparisons](https://www.getbridge.com/comparisons/) - [Bridge Blog](https://www.getbridge.com/blog/) - [Events & Webinars](https://www.getbridge.com/events/) - [Career Drivers](https://www.getbridge.com/career-drivers/)
- [Login Help](https://community.bridgeapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360045182893-How-do-I-reset-my-password?utm_source=get-bridge&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=login-help-link)
- [About Us](https://www.getbridge.com/about-us/)

[Get a Demo](/demo/)

- [By Nichole Marconi](https://www.getbridge.com/author/nichole-marconi/)
- Performance Management
- February 27, 2017

##### Table of Contents

The old saying goes: elephants never forget. While this statement may be a bit of an exaggeration, they do have incredible recall power. Their massive minds [help them remember almost everything](http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/do-elephants-ever-forget). As for humans, we’re lucky if we remember where we parked when leaving the office. And even if our brains were as large as an elephant’s, we’d still fall way behind in the memory department.

Here’s why: [the entirety of known information doubles every 18 months](https://retain.getbridge.com/Course/view/478298). For our always-on world, a lot of that is celebrity baby bump news or even our Facebook newsfeeds. Still, it’s doubtful even Dumbo could process that much information at the same pace some millennials switch jobs and hairstyles.

**The memory struggle is real (and so is the Employee Forgetfulness Index)**

At Instructure, we conducted a survey of 1,000 employees to determine the [Employee Forgetfulness Index](https://www.getbridge.com/pdf/employee-forgetfullness-index.pdf). We then took the staggering stats of this survey and other research, then did our part to come up with a [solution to our memory issues](https://www.getbridge.com/features/).

What stats, you ask?

- We forget about 70 percent of what we learn after a corporate training course within 24 hours.
- For an organization with 1,000 employees, at least 10,000 hours are wasted answering questions previously discussed in training.
- 78 percent of survey respondents receive training quarterly, or even less frequently.

Translation: sporadic or one-and-done training just won’t cut it.

**‘Use it or lose it’ isn’t just a cliché**

This old saying couldn’t be truer when it comes to training. Even the best e-learning courses can’t make all learning stick. Repetition is the [key to keeping what you want your employees to remember stuck in their brains](https://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/1400/brain-science-overcoming-the-forgetting-curve).

Enter [Bridge Retain](https://www.getbridge.com/features/retain). Like the name implies, this new feature of Bridge LMS is designed to help employees boost more than just their memories — like your bottom line. With Bridge Retain, learners are sent follow-up quizzes on a course topic to keep their minds sharp.

And better yet, you can get a jump on boosting your memory with this [free e-course](https://retain.getbridge.com/Course/view/478298).

**The Master Behind ‘****Retain: 7 Tricks for Becoming a Memory Mastermind’**

Bridge partnered with the man who’s crammed more trivia knowledge in his head than any of us could ever imagine — winner of 74 consecutive *Jeopardy!*games, Ken Jennings. Even if you haven’t watched the show, you’ve no doubt heard of this brainiac.

In this free online course, “[**Retain: 7 Tricks for Becoming a Memory Mastermind**](https://retain.getbridge.com/Course/view/478298),” Ken shares some of the memory-boosting tactics that helped him [take home more than $2.5 million in *Jeopardy!*winnings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Jennings), including:

1. How to build on what you already know
2. Where to look for knowledge (hint: skip the library)
3. Four ways to always feel prepared and ready
4. How to use mnemonic devices
5. How to rehearse like a Jeopardy! boss
6. Owning your weaknesses to overcome them
7. The importance of curiosity

This free course is yours for the taking. So, what do you have to lose (besides more brainpower)? Take [**Retain: 7 Tricks for Becoming a Memory Mastermind**](https://retain.getbridge.com/Course/view/478298) today.

Or if you don’t need convincing that you and your team need Bridge Retain, [sign up for a Bridge demo](https://www.getbridge.com/demo).

[Main Blog Page](https://www.getbridge.com/blog/)

[Get a Bridge Demo](https://www.getbridge.com/demo)

##### Share:

[Linkedin-in](https://www.linkedin.com/)[Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/)[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/)[Facebook-f](https://www.facebook.com/)[Nichole Marconi](https://www.getbridge.com/author/nichole-marconi)

Nichole Marconi is a seasoned B2B SaaS leader who has spent more than 25 years helping organizations drive growth through their digital presence. With roots in B2C, ecommerce, and SaaS, she’s built a career around translating technology and products into stories people actually care about. Thanks to Nichole’s background across a range of industries, she brings a unique perspective to the topics today’s L&D and HR practitioners care about most. With a Bachelor of Arts from Goucher College and a background in team sports (she’s a Goucher Athletic Hall of Fame member), Nichole has a uniquely human understanding of effective leadership and teamwork. She has led teams of all sizes: from three-person creative groups to fifty-member global departments. Her leadership style is grounded in clarity, accountability, and trust. Nichole’s decade of leadership experience demonstrates that she cares deeply about manager enablement and is a trusted voice on this topic.

##### Table of Contents

Latest Blog Posts [Internal Mobility vs Talent Mobility: Here’s the Difference (And Why It Matters)What is the difference between talent mobility and internal mobility? Think of talent mobility as the...Read more](https://www.getbridge.com/blog/talent-mobility/internal-mobility-vs-talent-mobility-difference-and-why-matters/)

[A Strategic Guide to Matching Workplace Coaches with EmployeesWe’ve all seen corporate mentorship programs that start with the best of intentions but stall out with...Read more](https://www.getbridge.com/blog/lms/matching-workplace-coaches-with-employees/)

[A Guide to Career Pathing (And How to Scale it)When a top performer resigns, no manager ever wants to hear the classic line: “I just didn’t...Read more](https://www.getbridge.com/blog/talent-mobility/bridge-lms-employee-development-career-pathing/)

No posts found