The hallmark of a remarkable memory? Recognizing and freely admitting when you DON’T remember something clearly and concisely as opposed to those instances when you do. Sounds simple enough, but don’t be fooled; it isn’t! The world is chockfull of individuals with muscular but fallible memories who nonetheless mistakenly believe they can reliably recollect everything they read or witness. The “often wrong but never in doubt” type of two-legged jackasses. Be instinctively wary of people like this inasmuch as their powerful memories serve as more of a detriment than an asset. Being able to recognize those occasions when your memory is not infallible is a gift bestowed upon only a select few. Be thankful if you find yourself amongst this elite group, and be certain to navigate an ultra-wide berth around those vainglorious people who trust their memories implicitly regardless of skepticism or circumstance.
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