After determining your current average WPM (see tip #1, above), double it and set that doubled speed as your goal. So, if you’re reading at about 220 words per minute, set your goal at 440 words per minute. With each exercise you do that reveals your speed, compare it to where you started and where you want to end up. By setting a goal and consistently documenting your progress, you will see what your efforts bring and you’ll continue to have the motivation to keep improving.