If you want to read 3x more books (with zero added time), open this:
Today you’ll get a proven technique for tripling your reading speed.
Imagine if you went from reading 10 to 30 books a year!
That knowledge would be life-changing.
Here are the 5 secrets to speed reading:
Imagine if you went from reading 10 to 30 books a year!
That knowledge would be life-changing.
Here are the 5 secrets to speed reading:
1. Avoid Subvocalization
The untrained reader vocalizes each word in their head.
It’s a problem because you can read faster than you speak.
Most people speak 150-200 words per minute (wpm), while trained readers can push 700+ wpm.
Yes, you CAN read without subvocalizing...
The untrained reader vocalizes each word in their head.
It’s a problem because you can read faster than you speak.
Most people speak 150-200 words per minute (wpm), 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 faster—guaranteed.
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 faster—guaranteed.
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 equals 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 equals more speed.
5. Use a Visual Pacer
For physical books, trace your finger under word chunks as you read 'em.
With tracing, you'll center your focus and set your speed.
Have a strong bias towards the text's centerline (again, avoid the margins).
Don't backtrack. Keep the pace.
For physical books, trace your finger under word chunks as you read 'em.
With tracing, you'll center your focus and set your speed.
Have a strong bias towards the text's centerline (again, avoid the margins).
Don't backtrack. Keep the pace.
If you want to go further with speed reading,
here are some popular apps:
• Outread (Apple)
• ReaderPro (Android)
They’ll help you practice the principles covered here.
here are some popular apps:
• Outread (Apple)
• ReaderPro (Android)
They’ll help you practice the principles covered here.
TL;DR of Speed Reading
1. Avoid subvocalization
2. Read in chunks
3. Eliminate regression
4. Avoid the margins
5. Use a visual pacer
1. Avoid subvocalization
2. Read in chunks
3. Eliminate regression
4. Avoid the margins
5. Use a visual pacer
That's it—5 tips to 3x your reading speed.
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This account exists to help you:
• Learn systems and mental models
• Become your best self
All systems go,
Ben
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