Speed Reading Quotes

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why—Mark Twain.”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“because the sooner you can start, the sooner you will finish.”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“Truth be told, daydreaming and getting lost in other thoughts might present the biggest hurdle to reading. When lost in other thoughts, the mind is everywhere except on the material at hand. It’s easy to read for hours and hours and not make sense of a single sentence. Although the eyes see the words, none of it registers because the mind is preoccupied with the daydream”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“In fact, leading psychiatrists like Sir Robin Murray[2] and physicists such as Michio Kaku[3] assert it is the most complex structure in the known universe - more complex than planets, stars, and even airplanes.”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“In fact, the eyes are connected directly to the brain, leading many to think they are an extension of the brain rather than distinct, separate organs.”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“As vocabulary is reduced, so are the number of feelings you can express, the number of events you can describe, the number of the things you can identify–Sheri S. Tepper”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“To effectively apply the instructions in this book, it is vital to break free from old habits and adopt new ones. The way to do that is with practice drills, which involve repeating a routine over and over, not in conjunction with any other activity, until the body develops a rhythm and habit for it. Drills are essential to skill development. High performers in many disciplines become high performers by regularly practicing their craft with drills. They are key to learning, retaining, and most importantly, easing into something new. For this reason, the chapters in this book end with practice drills that help you integrate and become accustomed to the instructions. I strongly recommend doing them before moving to the next chapter.”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions—Albert Einstein”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“Clarifying your purpose helps the mind tremendously. Instead of deciding which of the hundred urges to follow, it has a clear directive. It knows what to tune out and where to turn its attention. In other words, if you want your mind to know and pursue your goals and intentions, you must identify and clearly state them.”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“To remember all this, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) recommends the acronym T.H.I.E.V.E.S[14]: • Title • Headings • Introduction • Every word in bold, underline, quote, and italics • Visual Aids • End of Chapter Questions • Summary/Conclusion”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“Even • though • you • are • not • looking • at • any • of • the • words • in • this • paragraph • your • eyes • and • mind • are • still • able • to • pick • up • the • text.  • This • happens • because • paying • attention • to • the • spaces • prevents • your • eyes • from • narrowing • their • focus • on • individual • words.”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“Think before you speak. Read before you think–”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“habits. Habits are routines or behaviors that are repeated so often and for so long that they become automatic—and then permanent. Habits engage without conscious choice or decision, and often, they become the default action or response.”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“The human eye is an incredible organ. Containing 2 million components and 12 million photoreceptors, it is the second most complex organ in the body. It functions faster and has a wider dynamic range than any camera.”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“T.H.I.E.V.E.S”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“Since purpose has such power, anytime you sit down to read, set a goal or purpose. Determine beforehand what you want or hope to gain from the material.”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“Therefore, spend no more than 45 seconds to 5 minutes. Typically, this means 45 seconds to 1 minute for shorter items like articles and reports, and 3 to 5 minutes for lengthier ones, such as books and manuals. As”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“Read the front and back covers. Review the table of contents to get a feel for the organization, and notice if the book is divided into sections or parts. Read chapter headings to get a sense of the topics that will be covered.”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“Read also the entire introduction and conclusion. Finally, skim through the book and notice items in bold, italics, quotes, and any diagrams or tables. While skimming, read the first and last paragraphs of each chapter.”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“Skilled readers almost never read a text cold. Instead, they examine it first with preview.”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“Preview helps the mind make more accurate predictions.”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“Perhaps all anxiety might derive from a fixation on moments–Sarah Manguso”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“Studies of fMRI scans show significant differences in brain activity between fast and slow readers. Fast readers exhibit lower activation in regions of the brain associated with speech, suggesting higher speeds correlate to fewer phonological processes like vocalization”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“The purpose of reading for the next few hours is to unwind, relax, and get lost in the author’s”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“to end boredom or to unwind and get lost in a fantasy. Whatever the purpose, there is a purpose—even if you don’t consciously recognize”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“numerous well-documented studies show that purpose offers a host of physical, mental, and emotional benefits”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events–Eleanor Roosevelt”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“Condition your brain and habits to understand that it's not okay to proceed without preview. Let them know not to push you into reading without this important step.”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“preview is not necessarily meant for you but rather for your mind. Any given material on any given topic can go in a million directions. An article about galaxies, for example, can discuss an assortment of facts since so much has been discovered about the topic. Preview helps the mind zero in on all the options. The mind may not guess exactly what’s going to be discussed, but it can eliminate a million possibilities. Eliminating possibilities is essential for accurate predictions.”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour

“speed reading isn’t about how fast one moves through text, but how fast facts and ideas are understood. So yes, it is possible to speed through text without preview, but comprehension will suffer. The time saved comes at a cost, so it’s just best to preview.”
― Kam Knight, Speed Reading: Learn to Read a 200+ Page Book in 1 Hour