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Why do we read so slow?From the moment you were first taught how to read, you were taughtcompletely wrong reading strategies. Slow reading is a result of poor reading habits.

There are 3 main things that keep us fromreading faster and understanding more:

1 Inefficient eye movements

2 Rereading

3 Lack of concentration

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We are goingto change that!Here, you will learn the 3 key steps to improving your reading speed in detail.

First, we need to discuss the Speed Reading Training Process so you know what to expect and key mistakes to avoid.

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HABITReading Fast is Simply a

HABITThe goal during speed reading exercisesis to change your muscle memoryand improve your reading habits and eye movements.

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Speed Reading Training Process (A-D)

ALearn the proper speed readingtechnique

First, you’re going to learnthe proper technique for reading faster.We will focus on learning one new and improved reading technique at a time.

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Speed Reading Training Process (A-D)

BPractice the proper reading technique

Second, you’re going to practicethe proper reading technique slowlyso that you understand how to do it correctly.

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Speed Reading Training Process (A-D)

CPractice reading way fasterthan you can comprehend currently

Next, you’re going to practicethe new reading strategy at an incredibly fast pace – so fast that you can barely comprehend anything you’re reading during this practice.

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Speed Reading Training Process (A-D)

DTurn the new technique into a habit and focus on improving comprehension

Turn the new technique into a habit and focuson improving comprehension.

When you practice a speed reading exercise,you are not practicing reading as much asyou are practicing eye movements.At first you will feel very uncomfortable.

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Now that we have discussed theSpeed Reading Training Process,

You will now learn the 3 key stepsto improving your reading speed in detail.

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3 key steps

Your eyes take snapshots, like a photograph,of the text you are reading.

When your eye stops at a certain part of the page,it’s called a fixation. When you reduce eye fixations,you increase reading speed. If you can simplytrain your eyes to stop less frequently during reading,you can read more. This one simple changecan help most people triple their reading speed!

1Use Your Eye Musclesto Read Faster

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Speed Reading Exercise 1

1Use Your Eye Musclesto Read Faster

Grab a fiction or non-fiction book, and let’s practice better eye movement habits to help you read faster. Instead of reading by looking at the first word on each line as you read, simply start by focusing on the second word. Your first eye fixation on each line will start with the second word instead of the first. You will also fixate on the second-to-last word on each line. This way, you won’t be wasting an eye fixation by creating an image of the mostly the blank spaces in the margins. Give yourself two minutes to practice this new way of reading, and read as fast as you can. Try to stop your eyes no more than once every two to three words on each line.

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2Rereading – Getting Rid of Regression and Back-Slipping

There are two main types of rereading: conscious and unconscious. Conscious rereading or regression happens when you consciously decide to stop reading and go back to a previous spot you already read in order to better understand it. Unconscious rereading is when your eye fixates on the wrong spot. Switching your eyes from one line to the next and losing your spot on the page are examples of unconscious rereading or back-slipping.

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2Rereading – Getting Rid of Regression and Back-Slipping

There are many reasons why you may reread. The average reader is constantly getting lost and rereading text, which is one of the reasons why most folks are such slow readers.

The good news is that fixing conscious and unconscious rereading is very straight-forward with a simple speed reading exercise that involves reading with a pointer.

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Speed Reading Exercise 2

Let’s practice a simple exercise that will help you eliminate rereading text. Grab a fiction or non-fiction book and a pen. You don’t need to write with the pen so keep the cap on. Read a section of your book using the pen as a pointer to guide your eyes (you can also use your finger as a pointer, but I find using a pen is much easier and faster personally). Move the pen steadily at the same pace across the page just underneath (or above) the words you’re reading.

2Rereading – Getting Rid of Regression and Back-Slipping

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Speed Reading Exercise 2

2Rereading – Getting Rid of Regression and Back-Slipping

You are not allowed to move your eyes backwards. You can’t reread. You can’t go back. The pen only moves forward and so do your eyes. If you don’t comprehend what you’re reading, don’t worry. Remember, that’s not the point while you are practicing and changing your reading habits. As you go through this pointer exercise, gradually increase the speed of the pen’s movement. Continue increasing the speed until you can barely comprehend one or two words per line. The goal here is to train your eyes and brain to read at a steady pace and not backtrack.

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Speed Reading Exercise 2

2Rereading – Getting Rid of Regression and Back-Slipping

Note: Make sure when you do the speed reading exercise with a pen that you place do not point the pen or fixate your eyes on the first or last words of each line. If you do these speed reading exercises in order and practice properly, you will dramatically increase your learning curve. Perfect practice makes perfect. Bad practice just gives you more (or different) bad habits.

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3Concentration - the Key to EffectiveSpeed Reading

Concentration is a key element to effective reading, and it’s particularly challenging for several reasons ... getting distracted, losing focus and lack of stimulation. The good news is that once you start practicing speed reading, more information and input is going into your brain at a faster rate. That means more stimulation.

The same exercises that help you eliminate regression and improve your eye fixations will also help you concentrate more on the task at hand.

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If all you do are the two simple speed reading exercises we’ve covered here every day for 5 minutes a day, over the course of 30 days you will dramatically improve your ability to concentrate while reading — you will easily triple your reading speed !

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As you practice with the speed reading exercises explained earlier, make sure you read a variety of material.

The more types of reading material you practice with, the faster your brain will learn and the faster your new speed reading habits will be solidified.

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So dear readers, practice, practice, practice!

Make speed reading a habit!

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