We have little time and so much to learn. How do the most successful people learn things faster? We have interviewed some of the world's brightest minds, researched how elite performers learn and found 10 tricks most of them used to learn new things quickly:

1. Make associations: Take a new fact and link it with an old one that you already know well and which is probably related to the first one as well.

For example, if you are trying to remember a new person's name, think of someone - it could be a movie star, a historical figure, or even an animal - with whom they share their emotions.

If you want to learn how Thomas Edison invented the motion picture camera, you can associate Thomas with your favorite Hollywood star (Thomas or Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise or Tom Holland), Edison with 'and the son' (think of what sounds similar) making a camera walk (for the motion picture camera).

Such associations make it easier for you to make learning fun and grasp it better.

1. Use visualization: Remember that thing where if you close your eyes and imagine yourself doing something, your body reacts the same way as if you were really doing it? Well, you can use that knowledge to remember facts more quickly by using visualization. It's a great technique for remembering quotes.

For example, if you have to remember the quote ‘Speak low if you speak love’ ~ (William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing – Act 2, Scene 1), you can visualize your beloved dressed up like Shakespeare whispering this line in your ears and feel the emotions this line will elicit from you.

This will help you remember it forever.

1. Chunk information: Split a large block of information into smaller chunks and try to put them in order. This trick is especially useful for remembering numbers, names, or things linked to each other. For example, you can remember the phone number of your friend by arranging it in chunks: +1 (770) 937-9735.
2. Use the first letter of each word to form a new word or name: This is especially helpful if you are trying to remember a list of things. Do you remember the acronym PEMDAS to remember the order of operations?

PEMDAS stood for 'Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally' which is a fun phrase to remember 'Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiply, Division, Addition, Subtraction).

1. Use rhythm and music to your advantage: Time is the only thing that's constant. And it's also how long you have to learn something new. You can use this fact along with your knowledge of rhythm to help out with recalling facts more quickly. The Cell Song by Mr. W is a great way to remember cell structure. Here is a glimpse at its lyrics:

I went into a cell, to get out of the rain,

And there was the gatekeeper, the cell membrane.

I went into a cell, and what did I see?

The mitochondria, it’s the energy factory.

I went into a cell, and said “who drives this bus?”

And found myself talking to the boss, the nucleus.

I went into a cell, to recover from a spasm,

And found myself swimming in some clear cytoplasm...

You can search for the song online and you will probably find it easily. You can find other songs to help you remember any kind of facts that you need to learn.

1. Use mind mapping: Mind mapping is a great way to remember things that are related. It uses the method of loci to help you recall information. You start with one word, idea, or topic and then branch out using a map from there. It's similar to the way children draw connections between things they see and places where those things happened, but it is more organized and each word has a specific connection to one another.

Many tools are available these days to help you draw mind maps. You can use them to put your notes and thoughts in order. It is a great technique for brainstorming, planning, or just taking note of something.

1. Draw or doodle: Drawing is a fun activity that takes your mind off of the fact you are trying to remember something difficult. You can use any form of drawing or doodle, even stick-figure sketches, to help you recall more easily what you want to remember. Try using your hands and pencils like Beethoven, who used movement to express his music before he was able to write it down.
2. Use colors: This is another easy way to remember things much more easily. It involves assigning one color to each topic you want to remember. For example, if you are learning about the history of chocolate in Europe, assign each country or event a different color and try mixing them in your head. You can make it as complex as you like by adding more colors for more countries or periods. The more you mix the colors in your head, the easier it will be for you to recall what happened when and where later on.
3. Get instant help: If you get help immediately when doubt arises or you get stuck with the problem, it makes it much easier for you to recall the topic when you need to. If you keep postponing getting help from your friends or family, the harder it will be for you to remember the information later on.

Your mind will classify it as something 'too difficult' and would want to avoid it.

Tools like Quesba can offer you instant answers. It means that you can put in questions and get instant solutions. If you are still not clear about how the problem is solved, you can connect with subject experts instantly for more help. You can use this tool to help you solve problems and answer all your doubts (maths, physics, chemistry, etc.)

1. Repeat it out loud: This is a great technique that can be used in conjunction with mind mapping and drawing. You can look at a mind map and repeat out loud what you have in your head. It keeps the information fresh in your mind and if you say it slowly enough, it will feel like you are either talking to yourself or having a conversation with someone else.

A bonus tip: 

Try Spaced repetition: This is a great technique that can help you learn faster. After each learning session, try to assess what you have learned and put it back into your mind maps or drawings with relevant colors, topics, etc.

Experts recommend you revise crucial topics in D-W-M-Y format. It means that if you learn a new piece of information today, you should revise it tomorrow, after one week, after one month, and after one year. This can help you retain 85% of the information successfully.