In his role as a prolific author and guru to writers everywhere, Stephen King is often quoted for his advice to writers, both established authors and wannabe writers. “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: You must write a lot and you must read a lot.” What […]
After reading, you may find it almost impossible to retain the information acquired. It may be due to lack of adequate sleep and rest, distractions while reading, poor nutrition, failure to choose the right book, or memory issues such as decay or shallow processing. As you move through life and gain new experiences, your brain […]
Why Is My Reading Speed So Slow? Does it seem it takes a month for you to read a novel? Did it seem that others would get through their learning materials incomparably faster than yourself in school and college? Have you ever wondered why your reading speed is so slow? You are not alone. Many […]
Speed reading works perfectly for silent readers who have mastered the art of eliminating subvocalization (silent speech) and using their peripheral vision to seamlessly connect different words into flowing sentences. Individuals who read at pace use a cognitive strategy that focuses on improving their ability to scan blocks of text. Speed readers also have better […]
When you think of a speed reading course, do you picture people flipping pages rapidly and finishing huge novels in a matter of minutes? If so, you are thinking about the wrong type of speed reading course. Most scientists agree that this type of speed reading course is impossible because while the reader has “finished” […]
Putting things off until it is time to hit the panic button happens more than we would like to admit. Procrastination is not a habit of being lazy and unmotivated. Some of the most highly motivated and intelligent people can suffer from the effects of it. Procrastination hits those in some of the most coveted […]
