When you hear the word “read,” what do you think of? For most people, novel, book, or work documents are what comes to mind. These are all great to practice speed reading while getting work or studying done. We encourage you to get creative with how you practice your speed reading skills with other […]
No two people think the same, especially when it comes to sticking to a productive routine. You could argue that it depends on the industry a person is in, but for some, they follow how their mind works. When we investigated the Powerful Productivity Habits of CEOs, we found that work/life balance was something across […]
Richard Branson started his first company when he was 16-years-old. The Student interviewed celebrities but was best known for its success with ads. He went on to start a mail-order record company that he called Virgin. Since then, Branson has owned and operated businesses in wireless communications, airlines, health clubs, renewable technologies, and even a […]
Measuring success, progress, and overall growth is something that all industries and companies do. Having a base number to compare yourself to allows you to see what you can improve on. The same idea comes to reading and writing. There are different scales and methods to measure a persons’ reading level. This is more […]
We’ve all heard the statement, “I liked the book better than the movie.” It seems to be the case these days that many books are now featured on the big screen. A few examples include Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep, and The Witches by Roald Dahl. These are all great […]
It’s funny (and freighting) at the amount of time people spend on their phones. Go to any cafe in the morning, and take a look around at what others are doing. You’ll see some folks reading a book or a paper (which we encourage!), especially if they are on a break from work. Although, chances […]
