This picturing your errands with code words is a principle of mental
operation the uses of which are almost limitless. It will be profitable
to note how business men apply it in their business.
A physician lists his calls and the appointments he has made.
A factory manager hitches up the many instructions he wishes to give
during the day.
A lawyer uses six words for the six days of the week and hitches up his
court appointments.
A salesman makes a list of his calls, arranges them in the best order,
and fixes one with each word of the list.
A groceryman uses it for remembering the things he needs to buy for his
stock.
A real estate man lists some of the places he has for sale to be able
to talk about them when away from his office.
A salesman lists his selling points systematically and does not leave
out any important ones.
Anecdotes and stories can be listed and easily recalled when wanted.
Points of a sermon or lecture can be quickly pictured with definite
words and recalled later.