Everyone has a photographic memory, some just don't have film.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Everyone has the capacity to remember things well, but not everyone has the means to record them.
- In plain terms
- We all can remember well, but not everyone takes notes.
- What can you take from it?
- Memorization alone isn't enough without documentation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you do when you need to remember something important?
- Do you rely on memory or tools?
Another view
It ignores people who genuinely struggle with memory.
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