Why you should stop saying "I'm bad at names"
summary
Argues that the line "I'm bad at names" is defeatist and offers concrete practices: repeat their name back when first introduced, use their name throughout the initial interaction, and reinforce recall by emailing, saying the name when passing by, or look them up on LinkedIn or a company directory. Explains why this works — repetition strengthens neural pathways — and gives fallback tactics: check a badge, ask a friend, or apologize and ask for the name again instead of claiming permanent failure.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Intro
- 0:37Hi, I'm Michael.
- 1:25Why should we care?
- 1:51Practical rewards
- 2:21How to improve
- 2:32Practical tips for remembering names
- 2:58Our brains are not computers
- 3:44Initial Memorization
- 5:03When you forget
- 5:56Use an alternative
- 6:08Extend grace
