If you’ve ever met someone with a so-called “photographic memory,” then you know what a superpower this skill can be. Whether it’s remembering phone numbers, grocery lists, or to turn off the lights, a photographic or “eidetic” memory can help in all aspects of your life. In fact, every single memory champion in the world uses a variant of visual memory techniques.

In this article, I will show you how anyone can gain a photographic memory just by practicing a few minutes a day. No brain exercises required!