That’s exactly how I am! It’s frustrating because I read constantly and quickly understand the big picture but can’t always defend it. My husband on the other hand retains those details. He suggested I pick just a few talking points and use those to argue.
This is natural for most people. Memory is often like painting a picture. As time goes on, your mind needs to make space for new data, and old pathways get reused for that, so the detail of certain things is lost for the grander abstract picture.
Best way i have is have data on something you need to know later on to hand. easy access makes debate a breeze, so you can respond to info on demand
Same here. I've had memory issues for most of my life. I can remember abstract data, see complicated patterns, and put the big picture together, but I have almost zero memory for names and faces. It's very frustrating -- especially when others do not have the same memory issues and think we're just being lazy. I can watch a movie one year and not remember it the next year. Frustrating, but entertaining.
Play to your strengths, while trying to improve your weaknesses. I think your husband's suggestion is a good one, that'll develop your skills in this area.
That’s exactly how I am! It’s frustrating because I read constantly and quickly understand the big picture but can’t always defend it. My husband on the other hand retains those details. He suggested I pick just a few talking points and use those to argue.
This is natural for most people. Memory is often like painting a picture. As time goes on, your mind needs to make space for new data, and old pathways get reused for that, so the detail of certain things is lost for the grander abstract picture.
Best way i have is have data on something you need to know later on to hand. easy access makes debate a breeze, so you can respond to info on demand
Same here. I've had memory issues for most of my life. I can remember abstract data, see complicated patterns, and put the big picture together, but I have almost zero memory for names and faces. It's very frustrating -- especially when others do not have the same memory issues and think we're just being lazy. I can watch a movie one year and not remember it the next year. Frustrating, but entertaining.
Play to your strengths, while trying to improve your weaknesses. I think your husband's suggestion is a good one, that'll develop your skills in this area.
Thank you!