Speed Reading: Quadruple Your Reading Speed in an Afternoon.

61 Pages·2014·0.52 MB·English

by  Bill McDowell

Speed Reading

Quadruple Your Reading Speed in an
Afternoon

By Bill McDowell
Introduction

I want to thank you and congratulate you for downloading the book, “Speed
Reading. Quadruple Your Reading Speed in an Afternoon”.
This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to increase your reading
speed in a short amount of time.
Imagine the heaps of reading material that you have to study for work… what if
I tell you that you can finish reading everything faster and more efficiently? You
do not need to spend so much time trying to absorb new information anymore!
All you have to do is learn how to speed-read.
Speed-reading will revolutionize your life. If you learn how to read faster, you
will achieve more in your career and other professional endeavors. You may also
use speed-reading techniques to enjoy your favorite leisure reading material. In
effect, you will have more time to spend with family and friends. Without a
doubt, speed-reading will bring you many benefits. You can concentrate on
getting things done instead of spending so much time trying to absorb
information.
This book will help you improve your speed reading techniques in various ways.
We will start with a basic understanding of bad reading habits and will help you
learn new theories and techniques that will help you understand reading
materials at a much faster rate. By the end of this book, you will be surprised by
how much faster you can read.
Thanks again for downloading this book, I hope you enjoy it!
Why I Wrote This Book

I wrote this book because I know that we live in a world where information is a
very valuable commodity. In this day and age, information is can be easily
acquired through various means. I want to help you maximize the information
available at your disposal by helping you read faster. Through the contents of
this book, I want to give you the power to know more about the world. Through
the contents of this book, I want to help you read more efficiently so that you
can concentrate on working on achieveing whatever goal you have.
Are you a student who can’t seem to finish all your required readings in a day?
Are you a company officer who doesn’t have enough time to go through all your
e-mails? Do you feel like elementary schoolchildren read faster than you do?
Speed reading will change your life!
Many of us take reading for granted. After all, it seems to be a very simple skill
taught in kindergarten. Most of us stop learning how to read upon reaching third
grade. In a sense, we never really learned how to read like adults. Reading in an
efficient way can be the key to your success, no matter what field you may be in.
Imagine how much help speed reading can bring in your life. If you read fast,
you will definitely have more time at your hands. Both your personal and
professional life will benefit from your ability to read faster.
I wrote this book because I want to help you change your life. You will be
surprised by how much improvement speed reading can bring.

Allow me to help you take the next steps towards becoming a more productive
person. Allow speed reading to help you live a more productive life.
Why You Should Read This Book

This book will help you improve your speed reading skills so that you can be a
more valuable employee and a more productive person in general. You should
read this book if you are seeking to learn an important skill that can equip you to
become more efficient. Regardless of your current reading speed, you can pick
up a thing or two about speed-reading in this book. When you learn the various
techniques and methods of speed-reading you will not only become more
efficient, you will become more confident as well.

Learning should never stop even if you are already an adult with a successful
career. Read this book if you are ready to take a step towards self-improvement.
If you want to commit to learning a very valuable skill, then this book should
help you.

You should read this book because by the end of the last page, you will start
enjoying the numerous benefits of speed-reading. You will realize your
potential. You will maximize your own abilities.

What else are you waiting for? Go ahead and flip the pages now!
Copyright

© 2014
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any
form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this book is designed to provide helpful
information on the subjects discussed. This book is not meant to be used, nor
should it be used, to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or
treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. The publisher
and author are not responsible for any specific health or allergy needs that may
require medical supervision and are not liable for any damages or negative
consequences from any treatment, action, application or preparation, to any
person reading or following the information in this book. Any references
included are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute
endorsement of any websites or other sources. Readers should be aware that any
websites listed in this book may change.
Table of Contents

Why I Wrote This Book
Why You Should Read This Book
Introduction
Strategies for Reading
Chapter 1: Speed Reading Myths
Chapter 2: Breaking Old Habits
Chapter 3: The Basics of Speed Reading
Chapter 4: Reading for Success
Chapter 5: Creating your reading environment
Chapter 6: Be more visual
Chapter 7: Read more in less time
Strategies for Comprehension
Chapter 8: Skimming, Scanning and Other Reading Techniques
Chapter 9: Cultivating an in-depth understanding
Chapter 10: Organizational Patterns
Chapter 11: Noting keywords and developing memory techniques
Bonus Chapter: Speed Reading Checklist
Bonus Chapter from the book “Think Positively - Be a Winner: Proven
Ways to Improve Positive Thinking with the Best Motivational Quotes”
Conclusion
Recommended Reading
Strategies for Reading
Chapter 1: Speed Reading Myths

What do you know about speed-reading? Do you think that it a special ability
that some people are born with? So you want to learn speed-reading too? It
helps to start with trying to get a grasp of the concepts first.
Learning how to speed-read is not just for those with unbelievably high IQs. It is
true that speed-reading may appear to be a skill that islimited for those who are
naturally gifted, but it does not mean that ordinary human beings with average
brainpowercannot learn it as well. In fact, anyone can learn how to read faster. If
you are determined, you can learn how to speed-read in just one afternoon.
Majority of the population has erroneous beliefs about speed-reading. Because
of these, the benefits of speed-reading are rarely maximized because not
everyone seeks out the opportunity to learn. To help you understand the concepts
behind speed-reading, here are some myths that we need to debunk. Once you
have a better understanding about this skill, it will be much easier for you to
learn the tricks behind reading faster.

Myth: Speed-reading means you do not get to enjoy what you are reading
Nothing can be further from the truth. In fact, when you learn how to speed read,
you will realize that learning how to focus and concentrate will make you
appreciate the text even more. When you speed read, you need to clear your
mind in order to experience what you are reading fully. This technique will
really make the reader feel as if the book is coming to life. Speed-reading will
give you the chance to enjoy the book more. At the same time, it will also make
you more efficient.

Myth: Speed-reading is just for those with a superior brain capacity
Speed-reading is for everyone. It is just like any other skill that can be learned
through effort and commitment. Just like any other skill, some learn faster than
others do. Those who are naturally inclined to reading often pick up the skill
faster. However, keep in mind that with the right attitude, absolutely anyone can
learn how to speed-read.
Speed-reading is actually more than just brain capacity. It also involves the
ability to focus and concentrate. Creating the right reading environment is a huge
factor too. In the end, you cannot really say that a person who is more intelligent
can read faster. It is more about knowing how to use various techniques that will
make a person more efficient.

Myth: There is only one technique that all speed-readers use
There have been many studies about speed-reading and speed-readers. However,
there is no magic formula which applies to all those who want to learn this skill.
In other words, what may be effective for one person may not be effective for
you. There are various techniques with which you can try to experiment. In fact,
you might even be surprised when you see that there are contradicting ideas
about the skill that you want to learn. One person might say you should do this,
and the other might say otherwise. It is good to familiarize yourself with all the
methods if you are serious about learning the skill.
The important thing is to find the one that suits your style and personality. It is
important to track your own progress as you experiment on various speed-
reading theories. After all, why must you stick to increasing your speed to
merely twenty percent when you can easily increase your reading speed to a
hundred percent using the right techniques and methods.

Myth: Speed-reading will not make you understand what you read
We think that by reading slowly, it will be easier for us to absorb and retain
information. Nothing can be more wrong. When you read slowly, you are
underestimating the power of your brain. When you think about it, you will see
that the primary purpose of speed-reading is to comprehend the text in a more
efficient manner.
As you learn to speed read, you will realize that you will not use the same speed
and technique for different kinds of reading materials. Seasoned speed-
readersknow what kind of material will require them to slow down. When
something is easy, they know that they can just speed up their pace and have no
problems