Another result which is far from unimportant is the fact that this
effort will develop the ability and the inclination to take notice of
things as they transpire. Many examples can be given of the extreme
value of this exercise, as the experiences of Thurlow Weed. He had the
ambition to become a politician, but lacked one necessary requisite--a
retentive memory. The above idea was suggested to him by his wife.
Mr. Weed practiced by recalling to his wife in the evening all the
circumstances and happenings of the day. He was so greatly repaid for
this effort that he continued this for many years. Mr. Weed says,
"I am indebted to this discipline for a memory of unusual tenacity.
I recommend this practice to all men who wish to store up facts and
expect to have much to do in influencing men."