I spent $108 on a course that TRIPLED my reading speed.
Imagine you going from reading 20 to 60 books a year! (Top CEOs average a book a week).
Here's the technique for FREE:
Imagine you going from reading 20 to 60 books a year! (Top CEOs average a book a week).
Here's the technique for FREE:
1. Avoid Subvocalizing
The untrained reader vocalizes each word in their head.
This is a problem because you can read faster than you speak.
Most people speak 150-200 words per minute, while trained readers can push 700+ wpm.
Yes, you CAN read without subvocalizing...
The untrained reader vocalizes each word in their head.
This is a problem because you can read faster than you speak.
Most people speak 150-200 words per minute, while trained readers can push 700+ wpm.
Yes, you CAN read without subvocalizing...
Prove it to yourself:
Read this tweet while repeating "1, 2, 3, A, B, C."
Notice how subvocalization is irrelevant to understanding.
It's only challenging because of bad habits. But it IS possible.
Keep practicing.
Read this tweet while repeating "1, 2, 3, A, B, C."
Notice how subvocalization is irrelevant to understanding.
It's only challenging because of bad habits. But it IS possible.
Keep practicing.
2. Read in Chunks
Avoid reading each word one by one.
Instead, read in chunks of 2-3 words. You'll go fasterโguaranteed.
See the difference:
[Instead] [read] [in] [chunks] [of] [2-3] [words]
Vs.
[Instead read] [in chunks of] [2-3 words]
Like skipping rocks!
Avoid reading each word one by one.
Instead, read in chunks of 2-3 words. You'll go fasterโguaranteed.
See the difference:
[Instead] [read] [in] [chunks] [of] [2-3] [words]
Vs.
[Instead read] [in chunks of] [2-3 words]
Like skipping rocks!
3. Eliminate Regression (conscious rereading)
30% of time reading is spent rereading.
The culprit is distraction & lack of focus.
Block out distraction, sit up straight, and learn like you mean it.
30% of time reading is spent rereading.
The culprit is distraction & lack of focus.
Block out distraction, sit up straight, and learn like you mean it.
4. Avoid the Margins
Remember #2, read in chunks?
Every line has a first & last chunk. Read those chunks towards the center.
For example, focus on words "text" and "peripheral" below:
[See text] [with your] [peripheral vision].
Fewer eye fixations/movement means more speed.
Remember #2, read in chunks?
Every line has a first & last chunk. Read those chunks towards the center.
For example, focus on words "text" and "peripheral" below:
[See text] [with your] [peripheral vision].
Fewer eye fixations/movement means more speed.
5. Tracing (optional)
For physical books, trace your finger under word chunks as you read 'em.
Have a strong bias towards the text's centerline (again, avoid the margins).
With tracing, you'll center your focus and limit rereading.
Don't backtrack. Keep the pace.
For physical books, trace your finger under word chunks as you read 'em.
Have a strong bias towards the text's centerline (again, avoid the margins).
With tracing, you'll center your focus and limit rereading.
Don't backtrack. Keep the pace.
Speed reading is an example of meta-learning.
That word means "learning how to learn."
It's the best investment you'll ever make in your self-education.
Why?
Because the new you will read 3x more books.
With no extra time or effort (after learning how to read).
That word means "learning how to learn."
It's the best investment you'll ever make in your self-education.
Why?
Because the new you will read 3x more books.
With no extra time or effort (after learning how to read).
That's itโ5 tips to 3x your reading speed.
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Ben
If you learned something today, please RT the first tweet.
There's a lot more where that came from...
Follow me @systemsunday for insights on meta-learning, systems thinking, and high-performance living.
All systems go,
Ben
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