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- ***Overcoming The Primary Obstacle To Speed Reading - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Ed CaldwellThe most often asked question I get when people either see me read or when they submit a question to my website goes like this: “Does it really work?” Or, “Can you really comprehend when you read really fast? The short answer is yes! This article will explore the question behind that ...
Views: 3488(1 vote) - ***Speed "Reading" Without Comprehension Is Oxymoronic - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Ed CaldwellI just got an email from someone who writes, " The reason I am writing is that a client of mine is doing a computer speed reading program called (name protected). He mentioned that while his speed has increased dramatically, his comprehension has gone down. Is this normal? ...
Views: 2395(1 vote) - ***Speed Reading Tactics: 7 Tips For Overcoming Sub-Vocalization - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Ed CaldwellA recent visitor to my site inquiring about speed reading asked, "How can I move away from actually saying the words, and learn how to identify the symbols?" The question demonstrates a knowledge of one of the difficult habits to overcome in learning to speed read - sub-vocalization. ...
Views: 8227(1 vote) - ***Speed Reading Tactics: Comprehension and the Myth of Expanding the Size of Eye Span and Word Groups*** - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Ed CaldwellAs you begin to research and select an approach to developing your speed reading skills, you will inevitably find continuous references to the fact that untrained readers need to expand the number of words that the eyes take in with each eye stop. These stops are called fixations. In theory, the ...
Views: 3891(2 votes) - ***Speed Reading Tips: Can Comprehension and Memory And Recall Work When Speed Reading? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Ed CaldwellThis tip title will probably cause you to go, "huh?" or have an "aha!" when reflecting on your own experience trying to learn to read faster. This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get about speed reading – ”Can you really read fast and still comprehend and remember?” The ...
Views: 2685(1 vote) - Speed Reading is Merely About Skimming, Scanning, Key-wording - True or False? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Ed CaldwellIf you have been searching for information about speed reading, you probably have been confused by both the abundance of information as well as the contradictions in the statements and "facts" you read. One of the most common statements someone who is looking for free information about the topic ...
Views: 4124(1 vote) - Speed Reading Tactics: 5 Proven Reasons Why "Speed Reading" Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Ed CaldwellTo Master Speed Reading - Know the 5 Proven Roadblocks to Speed Reading Success The term "speed-reading" delivers 55 million results on Google. There is an overabundance of information related to this topic. Even if you are highly motivated to improve your reading and comprehension, the ...
Views: 4047(2 votes) - Speed Reading Tactics: 7 Simple, but Powerful Tips for Better Comprehension at High Speeds - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Ed CaldwellAs a speed reading coach, when I get a new learner who has been frustrated by trying to learn speed reading in the past, I frequently hear something like, "I was zipping through materials at high speeds, but I just didn't understand the material." Here are 7 simple, but powerful tips that can ...
Views: 3634(4 votes) - Speed Reading Tactics: 9 Tips to Keep Your Mind Focused While Learning to Speed Read - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Ed CaldwellIn the "always-on" electronic information rich and interconnected culture we live in, challenges to our ability to focus and concentrate is an extremely essential trait that few people can claim is not a problem. Concentration becomes even more difficult when learning to speed read. This article ...
Views: 5585(1 vote) - Speed Reading Tactics: The Subvocalizer - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - Which are You? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Ed CaldwellWith nearly any material you come across about speed reading, you will find some discussion about the habit of subvocalization. This habit can be defined as the process of seeing the words in print, then saying the words in your mind, hearing the words in your mind, and then it finally leads to ...
Views: 4120(4 votes) - Speed Reading Tactics: To Comprehend at High Reading Speeds Develop Your Concentration - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Ed CaldwellWhen most people start to learn to speed read, they have to focus on moving their eyes more efficiently. This takes the mind off track from responding to the print. All reading requires some level of comprehension, or understanding, otherwise it is not reading. Reading can be defined as the ...
Views: 2961(1 vote) - Speed Reading Tactics: What Is Your "Willingness" Quotient? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Ed CaldwellWhen people watch me read they will often say something like, "Oh, you're a speed reader. Does that really work?" I will usually respond, "No!" I know that sounds flippant, but truthfully, it does not work. You work it. Speed reading is a systematic approach you apply to learning and absorbing ...
Views: 2991(1 vote) - Speed Readng Tactics: Can You Enjoy Reading While Speed Reading? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Ed CaldwellSpeed Reading is a term that has so many instant meanings, many of which are myths, in the minds of those who are seeking to find out its potential for them. Additionally, to the potential new learner, it brings a perception of dread and hard work because they have difficulty envisioning ...
Views: 2238(1 vote) - Why Comprehension at Super Fast Speed Is Challenging and How to Overcome It - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Ed CaldwellYou want to learn to speed read and you're doing a web search on the topic. Unless this is the first thing you have read, you have probably come across much negative talk about the possibility of ever really reading super fast and achieving good comprehension with speed. (Usually that comes from ...
Views: 2616(2 votes) - ***Speed Reading Tactics: Can Mastering Speed Reading Make You Smarter? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Ed CaldwellBefore you make the journey in learning to become a master speed reader, answering the question in the title can go a long way to motivating you to keep practicing and mastering the art and science of speed reading. A review of academic research in this area can confuse most people. In this ...
Views: 4345(5 votes) - Speed Reading Tactics: Avoid These 8 Fatal Mistakes - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Ed CaldwellSpeed reading is a set of skills that is necessary for nearly everyone's survival in this age of information overload. Whether you are a student, returning adult student, employee, manager, executive, or business person reading more efficiently and effectively is set of techniques that are key ...
Views: 3317(3 votes) - ***Speed Reading Tactics: What's Your CORE? Not Knowing Can Cost You! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Ed CaldwellMulti-tasking, multiple projects, multiple goals, multi-media pretty much describes the state of the workplace and school environments today. With all this flurry for our attention and focus, it is amazing that anything actually gets completed. With all the distractions around us, unless you ...
Views: 2958(5 votes) - ***6 Speed Reading Myths Debunked - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Ed CaldwellSpeed Reading Myths Debunked There is so much misinformation about speed reading that as a user for over 30 years, and as an instructor of tens of thousands of learners from all walks of life and all levels of education, I feel compelled to debunk some of the most prevalent and popular myths. ...
Views: 5611(4 votes) - ***Speed Reading Tactics: Are You a Half-Brained Reader? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Ed CaldwellHave you ever wondered what happens in your brain when you read? When you understand how different parts of your brain become activated doing different types of mental tasks, then you can take control of your ability to read better and faster. On the other hand, by not understanding some simple ...
Views: 2619(2 votes) - ***Speed Reading Tactics: What Is the Best Approach to Mastering Speed Reading? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Ed CaldwellIf you are just beginning to search for help in learning to speed read, you may easily become overwhelmed. With such a variety of approaches, mediums of learning, and contradictory information, it would be easy to give up learning this valuable life-long learning set of skills. Please don't ...
Views: 2874(4 votes) - 4 Secrets to Successful Speed Reading Mastery Revealed - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Ed CaldwellDid you know that neuro-science (the study of how the brain works) has proven there are four essential principles that insure learning success? Without knowing these, you will probably be frustrated, confused, and possibly fail in your attempts to learn this complex set of behaviors called speed ...
Views: 4458(2 votes) - Speed Reading Tactics: Don't Overlook This Essential Feature to Insure Your Speed Reading Success - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Ed Caldwellou've bought into the idea that speed reading can be an essential skill for success in today's knowledge economy and academic success, or you probably would not be reading this article. These are skills you don't have now, but want to learn and master. After doing some research, you discover ...
Views: 2918(4 votes) - Speed Reading Tactics: Is It Possible to Read 2000 Words Per Minute? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Ed CaldwellRecently someone asked me directly, "is it possible to read 2000 words per minute?" Yes, it is possible. Faster is also possible. It is possible to read even faster than that. We're not sure how fast is possible for us humans. However, considering that the average ending rates for our ...
Views: 3942(2 votes) - Speed Reading Tactics: Your Path to Speed Reading Mastery Revealed - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Ed CaldwellReading this article on speed reading tactics demonstrates some level of desire on your part to master these essential skills to help you overcome your information overload. Congratulations! Although this is a good start, it represents the beginning of your path to mastering a complex set of ...
Views: 2803(2 votes) - ***Speed Reading Tactics: Mindlessness, or Mindfulness When Reading? - 5 Tips to Avoid Mindlessness*** - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Ed CaldwellYou've decided to take up the practice of the essential success skill of speed reading. You start your practice, perhaps using a software program that helps to get your eyes moving 2-10 times faster through the print. You zip right through the reading selection and get to the end. Then, you ...
Views: 7154(9 votes) - ***Speed Reading Tactics: Unlocking the Mystery of Comprehension at High Speeds - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Ed CaldwellCongratulations on taking a step towards learning to read faster by "speed reading." If you're like most people who are trying to improve their reading skills to the level of super fast speed reading, you are probably wondering how to do it while maintaining, if not improving, your ...
Views: 2853(3 votes) - ***Speed Reading Does Not Work! - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Ed CaldwellDoes speed reading really work? No, it does not work! You work it. Now before you stop reading thinking, "that last statement is obvious," I'll ask you to stop and think for a moment. Most people think that reading is a passive activity. Passive readers are slow readers who often have great ...
Views: 4289(4 votes) - Speed Reading Tactics: Develop Mind Speed with Eye Speed - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Ed CaldwellAs a speed reading coach, I am frequently asked the question, "How can I increase my comprehension as well as my speed?" It seems that everyone gets the "speed" of the eyes part, but the comprehension, or understanding of the material is the question, or challenge for most people. The speed of ...
Views: 2988(5 votes) - ***Don't Try to Read Super Fast or Slow and Make This Mistake - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Ed Caldwell"Within minutes of starting to read, my mind wanders off. When I come back to the page, I realized I have gone through several pages and don't know what I just read!" This is a common problem for all readers, not just speed readers. Does your mind wander? Alternatively I hear, "I have ...
Views: 2725(4 votes) - ***Speed Reading Tactics: Are You the Tortoise, or the Hare? Don't Mistake! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Ed CaldwellDo you remember Aesop's fable of the Tortoise and the Hare? As you read this article about speed reading you probably think I'm going to talk about the fast hare. On the contrary, I am going to sing the praises of the lowly tortoise. The lesson of the tortoise is the character trait ...
Views: 2654(1 vote) - ***Speed Reading Tactics: How Do You Read Super Fast and Comprehend? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Ed CaldwellThe most often question I get asked is, "How can I read over 1500 words per minute and still understand, or comprehend the material?" Stated in another form, "Does speed reading really work?" Without writing an entire course, this article will try to answer these questions. When people ...
Views: 3157(1 vote) - ***Speed Reading Tactics: How Fast Is It to Really Speed Read? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Ed CaldwellI must confess, I hate the term "speed reading." Since the popularization of the approach in the 1960s, there has been such a flood of approaches to the term "speed reading," and so many who have tried to cash in on the promise it offers by unskilled practitioners and program developers, that ...
Views: 3395(1 vote) - Can You Increase Your Intelligence? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Ed CaldwellCan intelligence be increased? That's a radical question that has been hotly debated for well over a century. As with most "radical" questions the debate is usually centered around the lines of demarcation or differing disciplines. Historically intelligence has been measured as a factor of ...
Views: 3073(1 vote) - Do You Suffer from These 3 Types of Thinking That Don't Work When Learning Speed Reading? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Ed CaldwellAfter 30 years of teaching speed reading to people from all walks of life inside and outside of workplace organizations, I've come to realize that there are three big problems people have to overcome if they really want to master the skills involved in speed reading. Listening to people who have ...
Views: 2228(1 vote) - What Does Your Mind Do When You Read? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Ed CaldwellSpeed reading is a vastly popular keyword internet search term with several million searches per month. Many people want to discover how to do this vital information management skill today. However, before someone learns to speed read, it might be helpful to take a step back and observe ...
Views: 4366(1 vote) - ***Speed Reading Training Requires Re-training the Brain, Not Just the Eyes - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Ed CaldwellSpeed reading requires training the brain, not just the eyes. Getting the eyes unstuck from looking, and sometimes staring, at individual words is essential, but that is merely one aspect of learning a set of complex behaviors and skills. Training the eyes is the mechanical part of learning the ...
Views: 2332(4 votes) - ***The Secret to Comprehending at Super Fast Reading Rates - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Ed CaldwellIf you cannot comprehend at high reading speeds, it is not reading! There is a mistaken notion "out there" that if you speed read, you will not fully comprehend. That is a myth! Many of my students come to me after having failed some other training. A recent new student said to me, "I bought ...
Views: 3025(3 votes) - ***Speed Reading Tactics: Exposing The Myth of Speed Pacing in Software and Electronic Programs as Speed Reading*** - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Ed CaldwellI recently discovered a couple of speed reading programs that are free plug-ins for electronic reading especially web-based reading. I excitedly downloaded and installed them onto my desktop machine. Unfortunately these free plug-ins were a major disappointment that built upon common a ...
Views: 3502(3 votes) - ***Speed Reading Tactics: 6 Essential Ideas You Need Understand - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Ed CaldwellWhether you have just started to look into speed reading, or whether you are a frustrated learner who has tried and not mastered the skills yet, there are 6 essential concepts you must understand if you hope to master the skills as a lifelong habit, or skill set. Notice I mentioned ...
Views: 4067(2 votes) - Avoid This Common Mistake When Learning Speed Reading - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Ed CaldwellWhen you are starting to learn speed reading one of the common mistakes the learner makes is trying to read faster by speeding up what they already do. This approach may bring some gain, but they will be short lived. Here's how to overcome this mistake. The learner gives up simply because ...
Views: 2363(1 vote) - Speed Reading Tactics: Avoid These Costly Mistakes of Eye Span Training - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Ed CaldwellSpeed reading successfully requires you to train and use your eyes in new ways. All speed reading training covers some approach to getting the eyes to move more efficiently. Did you know that there are eye training methods that could actually be harmful? Here are some mistakes to avoid. 1. ...
Views: 3201(1 vote) - What Does Selling Shoes Have to Do with Using Your Whole Brain's Thinking? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Ed CaldwellAnalyzing A Whole Brain Thinker in Action What does selling shoes have to do with using your whole brain effectively? Nothing if you are merely trying to sell shoes. But if you are someone like Tony Hsieh of Zappos, selling shoes is merely the starting point of something with much greater ...
Views: 3246(2 votes) - ***Speed Reading Tips: Comprehension And Reading Speed: Can They Really Go Together? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Ed CaldwellThere are many misconceptions concerning speed reading. An effective speed reading system is not one that involves flipping through pages of text, or how fast your eyes can move over a page and somehow absorb knowledge like a vacuum cleaner. The real secret deals with one word - comprehension. ...
Views: 2253 - 9 Keys to Secure Your Earning Future, Avoid Becoming Obsolete and Burning Out - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2013 from Ed CaldwellHave you witnessed a monumental shift in what is expected for you to succeed in your job/career and life compared to ten years ago? The line between job and personal life has become more blurred. With the recent economic chaos and tight job market all workers and business people are constantly ...
Views: 1916 - Does Speed Reading Software Work? - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Ed CaldwellSpeed reading has become an essential business and academic success tool in the knowledge economy. With the onset of PCs, and the internet, live classes have diminished as a result of "instant access." One of the seemingly easiest choices someone might take to learn the skills is to buy a ...
Views: 2912 - Speed Reading is All in Your Mind! Really! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Ed CaldwellIs speed reading a myth, or a method? Searching through the web for information on speed reading can lead to mass confusion, especially if you read the majority of posted views on non-commercial sites. The verdict from reviewing these personal experiences can cause an interested learner to have ...
Views: 2828 - Speed Reading Tactics: Taming and Transforming Subvocalization - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Ed CaldwellOne of the most frequently questions I get before someone starts a speed reading course with us is, "How do I stop subvocalization?" Beginning learners also ask. The goal of this article is to put that old habit into its proper place when learning to read better and faster and give some powerful ...
Views: 3876 - Speed Reading Tactics: The Role of "Eye-Span" and How It Can Trap You in Failure - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Ed CaldwellWhen learning to speed read, the saying that a little information can be a dangerous thing still applies. Consider the term "eye-span." Even though I've been teaching people from all walks of life how to speed read for 30 years, I have only recently received many questions about it. For new ...
Views: 5963 - Speed Reading Tips: Avoid the Trap of Focusing on “Eye-Span” - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Ed CaldwellWhen learning to speed read, the saying that a little information can be a dangerous thing still applies. Consider the term eye-span. Even though I`ve been teaching people from all walks of life how to speed read for 30 years, I have only recently received many questions about it. For new ...
Views: 2623 - Speed Reading Tips: Going Beyond Individual Words to Comprehension - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2013 from Ed CaldwellIn many studies of the reading process and the nature of linguistics, it has been established that the reader knows well over 90 percent of the words. It is therefore unnecessary to have to pronounce each of the words to oneself as you have already learned them. Before comprehension can be ...
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