How To Memorize Names, Numbers

As we've noted before here on Business Hacks, a quick recall is often an important asset in business. Not only does memorizing a bunch of names of people you just met make them feel happy, they might also think it's an indicator that you have other sorts of smarts, as well. If the picture-their-names-branded-on-their-foreheads trick doesn't cut it for you, Wired How To has a few quick suggestions, like instantly coming up with rhymes for their names in your head. Also included: a pretty cool suggestion on how to memorize phone numbers on the fly. Here's mine: RooM To NooN, MoFo.