Everyday Genius: Hacks to Boost Your Memory, Focus, Problem-Solving, and Much More

Everyday Genius presents the idea that genius-level thinking can be developed through learned skills rather than innate talent. Written by six-time USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis and featuring a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Barbara Oakley, the book offers practical methods for improving memory, focus, learning speed, and problem-solving abilities. Dellis draws on his personal journey, which began in 2009 after witnessing his grandmother's struggle with Alzheimer's disease. His efforts to strengthen his own cognitive abilities led to six USA Memory Championships and two Guinness World Records. The book teaches specific techniques including memorizing names and faces, speed-reading with comprehension, mental calculation, intense focus, chess and strategic game strategies, exam preparation, public speaking, and creative problem-solving. The book breaks down mnemonic systems and cognitive strategies into actionable steps covering memory mastery, speed reading, focus and concentration, learning mastery, mental calculation, problem-solving and creativity, strategic thinking, and social skills. Dellis argues that by reclaiming and strengthening mental abilities, readers can access far more potential than they realize.