I recently finished reading Joshua Foer's Walking With Einstein. A great introduction to the history of mnemonics and memory competitions. What inspires me most from the book is how mental athletes are not necessarily born with a fantastic memory. Foer became an example of that, winning the 2006...

Tom Kennedy - Acoustic Bass; Dave Weckl - Drums; Mike Stern - Guitar; Lee Ritenour - Guitar; Renee Rosnes - Piano; George Garzone - Tenor Saxophone; Tim Hagans - Trumpet; John Allred - Trombone; Steve Wirts - Tenor Saxophone   Terry Harris Jr. - piano Alan Harris - bass Kevin Hayden - drums

Mine is a National geographic photo taken at sunset at the moment a rock was thrown in the water. 

Have you checked out www.houseofdrumming.com or drummerworld.com? In addition to youtube videos, these websites are great resources for inspiration and learning this craft.