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July 16 - July 16, 2020
The first and most powerful lesson of speed reading is that it is a skill to be learned – not an ability you’re born with.
If you’re interested in doubling your reading speed, then you need to make sure that you’re doing two things: 1) APPLY what you discover here to your own reading; 2) PRACTICE these reading techniques.
Real skill and improvement come from experience.
Misconception 1: “Some people are born with it; some aren’t.”
Misconception 2: “I prefer to enjoy my books, not rush through them.”
Misconception 3: “Reading fast means understanding less.”
Misconception 4: “I just can’t do it.”
Benefit 1: You’ll Save Time and Energy.
Benefit 2: You’ll Keep Your Mind Alert.
Benefit 3: You’ll Comprehend and Remember More.
Suboptimal Physical and Mental Conditions.
Distracting Physical Environment.
Reading Out Loud.
VERY IMPORTANT: Erratic Eye Movement:
Before You Even Start Reading 1: Improve Your Physical and Mental Conditions.
VERY IMPORTANT: Read Phrases Instead of Words.
if you practice speed reading, that means you’re getting your mind to think very quickly about what it sees.
You don’t need to read every word:
Time Yourself Reading and then Answer Comprehension Questions.
Speed reading is not a skill you need to use every time you read.
