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How To Sleep Better To Improve Speed Reading

September 23, 2011 By mark ways 2 Comments

Sleep is vital. We all know that. We also heard about those popular phrases “Sleep is for the weak” or “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” We smile about them, but forget about them when we are tired and become nervous, annoyed or sloppy fellows.

But, what does it have to do with speed reading? Quite a lot as a good night’s sleep will improve your ability to focus and comprehend better. To know how to sleep better is a safe bet to tackle bad reading habits such as regression, low concentration or uncoordinated fixations.

Skim 20 powerful tips after the break or visit one of the web resources to dig into the topic a bit deeper. [Read more...]

Compilation Of Free Speed Reading Tools

September 14, 2011 By mark ways Leave a Comment

The best tools in life are usually free, and so are many for speed reading. If I think of my hands, fingers, brain or eyes then I already have the most important speed reading tools on hand to fine-tune my reading strategies.

Additionally, there’s a bunch of web based tools available, some of them are very useful, while others will strain my eyes.

What tools do you use? I compiled my list after the break. [Read more...]

5 Books To Teach Yourself Speed Reading

August 9, 2011 By mark ways 4 Comments

The internet is quite a powerful tool to learn new skills. A set of keywords on your favorite search engine produces hundreds of pages of reading material. As you know from your own experience, it would take ages to read them all. Well, one good technique is to filter results and preselect them for reading. Another one is learning to read faster, and, with the help of books.

Speed reading techniques have been taught since the 1980’s. Through the years, different styles have been developed supposedly to help us read and understand more in less time. Below we review five speed reading books to help you get started. [Read more...]

How To Speed Read On eBook Readers

June 24, 2011 By Ken Bartels 3 Comments

What is your favorite medium to learn fast reading techniques? I prefer printed material over electronic resources. However, it’s a different thing when it comes to applying these techniques in the wild. We read news online, learn new skills using the internet or dip into a thrilling novel that comes as an eBook. Compared to paperback the difference can be both sensual and technical. But, how can we adjust these methods to efficiently use them on electronic devices? Share your tips after the break. [Read more...]

A Guide To Speed Reading Techniques

April 3, 2011 By mark ways 3 Comments

Last week I composed a hand-out about speed reading techniques for a friend who wanted to increase his reading speed and skills. I included a few tips and tricks, but when handing it over I thought it would be good to have something similar on our blog as well. My goal was to compile a list consisting of short intros and links to interesting tutorials on our site. A great starting point to learn how to speed read. [Read more...]

Practice Speed Reading With iRead Fast

February 23, 2011 By mark ways Leave a Comment

While I prefer to exercise reading methods using printed material, there are also a bunch of software and programs to practice online; either paid or free ones. Two days ago I stumbled upon free iRead Fast, which isn’t new at all (2007), but it allows to speed read any electronic text on your Mac and works offline too. A quick mini guide to iRead Fast. [Read more...]

Hand Pacing in 5 Steps

February 19, 2011 By mark ways Leave a Comment

I started using speed reading techniques by learning and applying the hand pacing method, hence, using a pointer to move along the lines to control my focus. This technique is easy to learn and a real motivation booster to keep you going. There are only a few things to consider and you are ready to speed up instantly. All points are outlined after the break. [Read more...]

The Benefits of Speed Reading

February 16, 2011 By mark ways 2 Comments

Why the heck should I learn to speed read? I’m happy the way everything is. Is it spam? These are only a few responses I occasionally receive from people when I talk about speed reading. That’s alright. However, I assume most people know that lovely experience to fly through an exciting novel and instantly grasp what is written. Here we go! The ideal state of speed reading is similar. Its techniques aim to systematically improve your comprehension while pushing the pedal to the medal. A list of benefits. [Read more...]

How To Relax Your Eye Muscles

February 13, 2011 By mark ways 1 Comment

Most readers are probably used to do one focus stop for each word while reading. We jump from word to word in order to get their meaning. This habit means a lot of work for the eye muscles, and as those muscles are not very strong eyes can quickly get tired from reading. A few tips to relax, train and warm up your eye muscles. Includes a video with instructions. [Read more...]

19 Instant Speed Reading Tips

February 9, 2011 By Speed Reading Tips 2 Comments

This compact list of free speed reading tips is easy to apply in daily life. It also comes in a printable pocket style. You may print and laminate your list (white/black) to have it on hand whenever you like. Review these easy tips daily to constantly increase your reading speed and comprehension. [Read more...]