Summary
Introduces many techniques and concepts to enable faster reading. I particularly liked the quick exercises which tested not only speed but comprehension.
Notes
- If you mouth out the words whilst you read you are limiting your reading speed. People speak at an average of 150 words per minute but you can think upward of 400 words per minute
- Reduce sub-vocalisation (e.g. Close your mouth, tongue to roof of mouth, read faster)
- Previewing (non-fiction only) – take 30seconds to skim the chapter, read the start and end of sentences and look for key words to get a gist of things
- Both speed of reading and comprehension level is important
- Provides several examples of pacers
- Finger/capped pen below/above line and pull across
- Finger left/right side of page and pull down
- White business card method to cover text already read and avoid going backwards
- Snake movement
- Choose the right environment to read (less distractions, most awake time of day etc)
- Efficient eye movement and width of vision
- Peripheral vision (eye starts a few words from the left of a line and ends a few words before end of a line)
- Overcome your fear of missing material
