I should note that TED talks are pretty amazing.
I just ran across this thread, and then checked out the new talks and found that talk.
I have no idea what Cloverfield is.
J.J. Abrams traces his love of the unseen mystery -- the heart of Alias, Lost, and the upcoming Cloverfield -- back to its own magical beginnings, which may or may not include an early obsession with magic, the love of a supportive grandfather, or his own unopened Mystery Box.
So I was searching for chess videos on youtube, so I can be a decent player and I ran across this...
It's a public access show in New York. Anyways, without getting into too much detail, Sal and Richard call in several times.
And unfortunately I can't stop watching this terrible show because I want to hear what they say on these shows when it's not played on Stern.
I have the same problem and have been battling it for some time now. I've finally figured out what's wrong with me and sounds like you as well.
You're not really paying attention when those other things come up. You remember school shit because that you are attentive too.
I noticed for myself if I want to casually remember something I'll barely give it a second though beyond "I want to remember that." That coupled with the fact I'm thinking of other things at the same time most of the time, leads to me not really paying attention, and forgetting it.
Also memory works by association which you can exploit, or use.
cause he's a liar, yeah, he's a liar
he'll tear your mind up, he'll burn your soul
he'll turn you into him, he'll turn you into him
cause he's a liar, a liar, a liar, a liar...
I just landed my first writing job.
Yes sir!
I will be paid, and paid well, covering stuff that I am really very interested in.
Your boy is starting off strong out the gate!
High fives for everybody.