Reducing Fixation Time for Speed Reading

The minimum length of time needed for a fixation should only be quarter of a second. By pushing yourself to minimize the time you take until you reach such rate, you will get better at picking up information from very brief and few fixations. This is a matter of practice and confidence.

Pay Attention

Most people read in the same way that they watch television – in an inattentive, passive way. What they should know is that reading takes a lot of effort and you must make the effort. A wise teacher once told me that you can learn anything if you do three things. That is,

PAY ATTENTION, PAY ATTENTION, and PAY ATTENTION.

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One of your primary goals in speed reading is probably to learn and comprehend as much as possible in the shortest amount of time. This comes with a price. You will have to spend time acquiring the skills you desire.

Once you have made this priceless investment in yourself, you'll have an asset that no one can take away from you. You'll have the capacity to rapidly learn, adapt, and cope with our constantly changing world.

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