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7 keys to reading faster

Scott Young at Think Simple Now points out, “Speed reading is about controlling your reading rate, not just going faster.” Young shares the lessons he learned that helped him to increase his reading rate and consume over 70 books in a year.

“Speed reading requires active reading. That means, instead of just assuming the information will jump out at you, you become an inquisitive, seeking animal. Before you start reading, prime your mind by asking what you’re hoping to get out of your reading session. Even if you aren’t 100% sure of what you’ll learn, this priming exercise allows your brain to notice relevant details more quickly.”

Read all of Young’s 7 keys to reading faster.

Now that you’re going to become a voracious reader, perhaps you would like to begin with novels: mystery, romance, or Sci-Fi and Fantasy.


Comments (3)

Nov 21, 2009
Steven Rossi said...
Thanks for the link. I've been considering looking into speed reading lately, but I haven't taken the time to do it. This article is a good start, for sure.
Nov 21, 2009
I love what Scott wrote! I wish more people who are learning speed reading can verbalize it as effectively as he did. I am a speed reading expert and author who also created an online course called Rev it Up Reading: Getting Up To Speed With What You Read. If anyone reading this wants to take it, here's a special discount coupon code to take $100 off: READER100. Here's to speeding through your reading!
Nov 21, 2009
KristenDeem said...
Great article, want to read faster. But I am only one who rembrs chrcters names, places, plot points in bk club!

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