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How would your life change if you could read faster? What opportunities would open up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s probably obvious that speed-reading enables you to read more. But, it also can improve your focus<\/a> on\u2014as well as the comprehension and memory of\u2014what you read, give you more joy and confidence in reading, and broaden your expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s dive into the details of these benefits of speed-reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Benefit #1: Improve Your Focus, Comprehension, & Memory of What You Read<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first benefit of speed-reading is actually a bundle of advantages. According to the authors of 10 Days to Faster Reading<\/em>, when you employ the skills associated with speed-reading, you concentrate more closely on what you\u2019re reading.<\/strong> This leads to better comprehension\u2014if you\u2019re paying close attention to the text, you\u2019re more likely to understand the information within it. Finally, a higher level of focus and comprehension helps you to form stronger memories of what you read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Relationship Between Speed-Reading, Focus, and Comprehension<\/strong>

According to some experts, speed-reading improves focus because it forces our brains to absorb a lot of information in a limited time window.<\/a> With so much to process, we\u2019re far less likely to get distracted, as our brains have to concentrate to complete the task. Additionally, practicing speed-reading techniques frequently is like exercise for the brain, continually improving its performance. This leads to improved information processing and memory formation<\/a>, allowing us to recall more and more information.

However, other research suggests that in some situations, speed-reading and good comprehension may be incompatible.<\/a> One study found that doubling or tripling reading speeds led to less accurate comprehension of a text. Therefore, speed-reading may be best<\/a> when we only need a surface understanding of a text, but not when we need a complete, complex understanding of the subject matter.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Benefit #2: Increase the Volume of Material You Read<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The authors argue that as you learn speed-reading skills, you get through reading material more quickly and can therefore read a larger quantity of texts.<\/strong> After practicing your skills, you may be able to get through certain texts by just skimming them, increasing your speed even further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Benefits of Reading<\/a> More<\/strong>

Some experts argue that reading more improves our ability to communicate.<\/a> First, reading a greater volume of material exposes us to more vocabulary, enabling us to express our thoughts more eloquently and accurately. Second, reading widely gives us more topics to talk about, making us better conversationalists. It also leads to a deeper understanding<\/a> of ideas, perspectives, and events, which we can then impart to others. Finally, reading about other people\u2019s viewpoints and experiences encourages us to empathize with them and thus communicate with greater understanding and compassion.

Though skimming will likely help you read more, it won\u2019t necessarily lead to all<\/em> of these benefits. You may be able to gather interesting talking points and learn new words by skimming texts, but you likely won\u2019t be able to gain the in-depth understanding of the authors\u2019 ideas that improves your empathy and communication. Some argue that skimming is best used in the following situations:<\/a>

\u2022 You have a limited time to get through a lot of reading material.
\u2022 There are portions of the text that aren\u2019t useful to you.
\u2022 The text is nonfiction.
\u2022 You already have background knowledge of the topic.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Benefit #3: Reading With Joy & Confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The authors say speed-reading strategies<\/a> increase your enjoyment of reading <\/strong>due to increased confidence in your abilities as you master the techniques. Increased confidence makes reading an activity to enjoy freely rather than something to avoid because you feel insecure about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: By increasing your enjoyment of reading and confidence in your reading ability, speed-reading may have the added benefit of nudging you to tackle any reading you\u2019ve been procrastinating on. According to Piers Steel in The Procrastination Equation<\/em><\/a>, we\u2019re far more likely to procrastinate on tasks we don\u2019t enjoy.<\/a> The less we enjoy a task, the less value we place on it, and we tend to avoid tasks we deem less valuable. Likewise, we\u2019re more likely to procrastinate<\/a> on tasks when we lack confidence that we\u2019ll be able to complete them successfully. We delay them because we don\u2019t want to risk the pain of failure, no matter how beneficial they are to us.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefit #4: Broaden Your Professional Expertise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, the authors assert that reading more efficiently and effectively can contribute to greater professional success.<\/strong> Reading is necessary for keeping up with the latest news and developments in any professional field. However, there\u2019s often so much material to get through that it feels too overwhelming, especially on top of your regular work. By reading more, faster, and with greater competence, you can stay on top of developments in your field and become more knowledgeable in your role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: In Eat That Frog!<\/em><\/a>, Brian Tracy also names reading as a key way to build your skills as a professional in any field.<\/a> He argues that regular skill-building is vital because it gives you the confidence to dive into challenging tasks, saves time by making you better and faster at completing your work, and helps you advance your career. He suggests reading about your field or industry daily. Additionally, he advises incorporating books and articles about personal development and productivity into your reading repertoire.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How would your life change if you could read faster? What opportunities would open up? It’s probably obvious that speed-reading enables you to read more. But, it also can improve your focus on\u2014as well as the comprehension and memory of\u2014what you read, give you more joy and confidence in reading, and broaden your expertise. 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