How can I improve my ability to remember names and faces?

How can I improve my ability to remember names and faces?

The most important element in remembering names and faces is motivation. I want to remember people. I like people. I want to keep them in my mind. They are important to me. To improve your ability to remember names and faces, there are a few simple steps. Start out with the motivation. You meet the person for the first time. You want to hear their name. You want to understand the name. You want to observe the face. Look for outstanding facial features and characteristics. You want to then make an association to that name and the face together. You are going to bring them together. Then during the conversation you want to use the name two or three times and then, of course, review that name within 24 hours. It's very simple: motivation, observation - which means that you focus on the person, recognize outstanding features, make your association and review. Then during the course of conversation, use the name two or three times.