| Speed reading is only effective when you grasp | | | | comprehension. |
| meaning. Principally, there are two major | | | | 2. Read in chunks. Before you begin, take a good |
| components of speed reading: Moving your eyes | | | | look at the material you wish to read and |
| across the page and understanding the message | | | | consider reading it in sections. If it's a book, do |
| conveyed in the text. For effective speed | | | | one chapter or one section at a time. |
| reading, you can't have one without the other. | | | | 3. Immediately create a key point summary. The |
| Increasing the number of pages you cover in a | | | | most efficient way to do this is with a mind map. |
| set period of time won't do you much good if | | | | A mind map is a non-linear way of capturing key |
| you don't understand the content you just | | | | elements of a section visually on a single page, |
| breezed through. And a high level of | | | | aiding your understanding of the material. Keep |
| comprehension when you're moving at a snail's | | | | your summary to one page per section/chapter. |
| pace won't help you complete even a fraction of | | | | 4. When the book is complete, gather your |
| all the reading you would like to. | | | | summary pages or mind maps. If the volume is |
| There's no doubt that you are capable of | | | | 10 chapters, you might have 10 separate mind |
| increasing both your reading speed and level of | | | | maps or summary sheets. If the book or course |
| comprehension and that's the purpose of this | | | | is divided into sections or phases, you may |
| article. | | | | choose to do a single summary or mind map for |
| Here are 4 simple tips to help you read faster | | | | each. Either way, you will have captured the |
| and understand what you've just read better: | | | | essential information quickly and you'll have an |
| 1. Start fresh. If the mind is cluttered with multiple | | | | instant reference guide to help you recall the |
| thoughts, worries and concerns, you're not in the | | | | most important details at will. |
| right place for accelerated reading and | | | | Speed reading and comprehension go hand in |
| comprehension. Clear your mind first by taking a | | | | hand. It's always more effective to speed read a |
| few deep breaths, meditating, or basic exercise. | | | | chunk of content and then capture the most |
| Each can be effective in creating a calm and | | | | significant ideas and elements. It's by far the best |
| relaxed state of mind - essential for peak reading | | | | way to gain a solid grip of any new material. |