How To Read Faster & Speed Reading | Jim Kwik
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Are you overloaded with too much to read in too little time? Are there books on your shelf you haven’t read yet? In this episode, I teach you how to read faster AND with greater comprehension.
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0:00 The power of speed reading
4:40 Reading exercise (part I)
6:15 Obstacles to speed reading
10:20 How to read faster
13:04 Reading exercise (part II)
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Just subscribed we want to continue to learn from you and your channel every single day this is an incredible video. Anyone reading this make sure to subscribe to Jim’s channel it will positively transform your life.
VIDEO BREAKDOWN (Like this so it gets to the top; he only covers NUMBER ONE btw):
1. Use your LEFT finger (or a pen but with your left hand for a visual pacer) this is so your brain fires more from the visual hemisphere. Your eyes also flicker constantly without you being aware of it. You can look in the mirror under dim lighting for proof. The pacer keeps your eyes from making these small adjustments which is the biggest cause for losing your place (and then having to retrace your steps).
2. Start training with your peripheral vision. Start small. Take away the first words from each side. Later (much later, don’t worry about this step as it’s the most depressing to master) you will be able to take away more words from the sides and start skimming.
3. Your brain has read the same words over and over, small word like “of, a, in, right” these are non-content words or (can’t remember the exact colloquial) but they are filler words that we can easily skim over and read for content words. Once you are used to combining this technique it will be get faster as your brain fires and wires this new direction for connecting important words as images with filler words coming in without effort.
4. The biggest thing is SELF-TALK. Or speech inside your heads. We all talk as we read inside our heads. Many techniques you can find to try and stop, one does not work for all. Here are some I remember: counting. And this can go with your peripheral skimming practice. Separate the page into three columns. Imagine hitting each mark with your eyes. From left. 1. Middle. 2. Right. 3. Each time your eyes hit a point. Say counters or even the alphabet. This will limit the number of words you say to yourself as you read. An even bigger one is LISTENING TO CLASSICAL MUSIC. Music with words/lyrics will not work. You need to listen to instruments as they fill the noise in your brain. Try it. See if this works for you. Putting it on repeat so your brain desensitizes it’s attention from the changes.
5. I think you can also go through the book before you read it by using a highlighter but I’m not sure about this or what you should be highlighting *shrug*. Sorry!
6. Lastly, I’ve found that it helps to meditate before reading. In a way it quiets the brain and it allows the words to be processed more objectively than running through a subjective filter.
If any of this helps, I’m glad! Please leave other helpful tips in the comments for people to find these all in one place. Thanks!
Tous your explanation doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Not concise enough for me but thanks for taking all your time to do this🙏🙏🙏
My biggest problem is self talk :/ do you have any other strategies to take it away?
I feel like I lose comprehension when I try. Why is that? How I I maintain comprehension when reading faster?
@@ImEmpTy295 I have read in a book that repeating a short phrase (like for example "what a nice day") while reading, helps to avoid subvocalization (repeating the words inside our head)
@@SuperDangerUser alright thanks mate!
Jim, it’s just dawned on me that I actually spend about 12 hours/week on scrolling Instagram feed and THAT IS 432 hours/year. I could’ve read about 80 books instead. I will try to organize my life now and you showed me the right path. That’s where math comes in handy.
Read first thing in the morning or before going to bed
How is the reading going?
12 hours a week? I use to be on til tok12 hrs a day :(
It’s more like 12 hours a day for me 😂😂
10:25 the video begins.
WhateverForever Thanks! lots
Thank u verymuch....
Thanks!
My God!!...thank you
Thanks sir/madam!
As Jim himself mentioned, time is of the essence so imma going to save you 16 mins of your time:
-Try using a visual pacer when you're reading (like your finger), see if your focus and speed's been improved.
This guy Beats around the bush so much
@@geon2k2 he is explaining how does it work man... cuz like yourself some people just judge the person and do not believe what they say... so shut up cuz someone is literally helping the world to be better
Except people won’t remember your comment as much as they will remember his voice speaking and using examples to imprint the strategy in your memory. You people don’t get it.
@@non-binaryeugene733 I disagree. People don't remember the words you say. They remember the way they felt speaking to you and that triggers only the gist of what they're saying. Our brains are designed to forget, and as such, the most valuable information was simply to use your fingers if your focus is just "to do"
Don't hero worship everyone because you need an idea to be true
How can this be done in the computer?
My dad taught me to read using my fingers to follow along, including reading every full stop and comma, it has proved valuable over time. Dyslexia should not be holding anyone back. X
"Knowledge is potential power. It only becomes power when you utilise it.'
13 mins in and I’m still waiting to learn how to read faster... 😴
You’re the best Jim... but you’re killing me!
Well, you just saved me 13 minutes. Thank you.
and you are killing me :)
1. Force yourself to read fast not slow
2. Use a marker whether it be your finger or mouse cursor
@@RogerThat902 😂
But would you have done it without him saying it...
-Use your finger when reading because our eyes are attracted to motion.
-Blink more as you read to retain information easier.
Hey! Thanks a bunch for the tips as they really helped. I usually was able to read 10-12 pages in 45 mins but by using the underline method I was able to read 30 pages. And i was hardly distracted. Feeling great and thrilled. Thanks once again!
Hi Lalsa ! Email - (universalurja@ gmail.com)
Do you read books or Tab/computer.
How do you underline? I just read through inderline method and it takes more time. Can you tell how you do it better.?
This has not only influenced my reading technique but my academics. Thank you Jim Kwik
my reading speed enhance by approximately 30%, truly amazing! Jim you are absolutely a great mentor
I did speed read for 60 seconds
And repeated, I doubled my reading and I was truly impressed, thank you 🙏
Thank you, Jim! I applied your technique while watching the video, and I went from 20 lines to 30 lines - that is a 50% increase.
66.66% actually
I was reading like that in the first place!! So nice to hear I’m doing something right. You’re amazingggg Jim!!
Kwik you are the man!!
I have dyslexia and I'm bipolar so sometimes it's hard to stay focused. I went from 103 words in a minute to 164 words per minute using my finger as a pacer. Cant wait until i can come up with the money for your class🙂
Oh my gosh, so sorry to hear about your dyslexia. How do you work around your problem? May God bless you and make your life easier as it goes! Also Happy Holidays!
Wow. This is powerful. The more senses you activate while reading, the better your comprehension, focus and memory.
Your eyes (Reading through).
Your ears (Reading aloud).
Your touch (fingers through the words).
Your smell (smell of the book).
I find this to be incredible! I improved my speed by 50% using the underline method. Moreover, my level of focus was different. THANK YOU.
😁.
Abby's Cup can u please teach me how to use the finger because i think that finger will not be useful than a pencil and like underline what kinds of word?
The pacer thing is quite genius actually. My reading went up by 33%.
Thank you for sharing this crucial information with us. ....my mind has really improved. ...I am able to study with a gist of understanding. ....before I had a problem to remember what I have been reading. ...I am doing LLB. ..and I think I'm starting to love opening my books because I am able to remember...most of what I have read. ...I'm no longer relating to myself as stupid or slow learner. ...I am capable of studying ....thank you. ..
Speed reading needs to be taught in school! Thanks for doing it here.
I just purchased your book Limitless. I, too, was hit in the head at your age and have had issues retaining, comprehending and reading fast. I appreciate your transparency!
*Awesome!* I got from *37* to *51* lines with this episode. And I thoght I was already a speed reader.
Yes!
I've been teaching this since the mid-nineties.
Dear Jim, I am a teacher and I wish all teachers would listen to you. What we say can be so harmful to others especially if they are learning and we are the teachers. I apologize in behalf of the teachers for the comment about “That is the child with the broken brain.” I have been more successful because of you! Thank you for changing a teacher. You are one of the best!
Thank you so much Jim for sharing your blessing and that is wisdom! Such an inspiration to many. God bless your genuine heart!
I value going straight to the content
I am your new follower! Thank you for sharing all of these ideas! I keep watching your videos! I thought I will end up like this, but now you inspire me to learn new things, it's not too late for me. I appreciate all of your teaching Master Jim! Good luck! Keep uploading vids!
Hey Jim, Such a simple tool, but my reading went from 20 lines per minute to 30 lines per minute. also when I was reading without the finger pacer I notice how much I was reading - one...word...at...a...time - how I wasn't as focused. When I tried reading with the finger pacer my reading was more fluid, and I was more in tune and focus on what I was reading. Thank you for this simple and very effective faster reading tool.
Jim Kwik thank you for breaking down that you need yo focus better when you are reading. If you increase the speed of your your reading you Will focus better and learn more this is a real gem 💎 that we will be applying today make sure to watch the entire video we learned so much from this video.
I got so inspired right at the start, that I started watching the video 2 times faster ,and say what it works!!
Thank you Jim . I tried technique and it goes from 14 to 20 lines in 60 sec.
Thank you so much! I’ve learned a lot from you ! ❤️🧠🙏
Yes.. just the speech I needed to hear..especially being an online student, I really need to read faster along with retaining the knowledge! Thank you for this upload🧠💭😊🧡📚
Hi. Im studying online as well. Find it challenging to read faster and finish lessons, assignments. Having xmas 🎄 in the corner I want to finish my tasks but I feel I'm a bit slower and behind.
Do you have any tips that I can apply with myself.
I just tested myself with Jim Kwik 1min reading test. And I tell you I improved my reading speed with the method he taught from his video. It is like I'm having a conversation as I am reading. Using my finger to move along the book. I also stop and highlight important things I want to write in my notes. I have been studying how the Brain learns to teach teachers so they can be an effective and efficient teacher. Mr. Kwik Thank You.
@JimKwik thank you for sharing this with the world. I love your tips and videos on memory including this one. I took the test over 5mins instead of 1min and recorded a 26% improvement with the visual pacer trick. That’s fascinating! I’m very excited because I could never understand why I get bored midway through reading books and never finish them. Quick disclaimer, I’m not American by birth and English is my 4th language. So early on, my slow reading may have been due to my lack of familiarity with a lot of the American/English vocabulary. But this trick clearly works! I haven’t listened to your video on reading a book/week yet. But I’m doing that right after this. I can’t wait to see the results over the next few days. I just got a hardcover book in the mail today. So perfect timing to try it out.
Will try to update this soon.
Grazzie Mille!
Is it still working for you?
First i want to express my deapest gratitude for sharing this much knowledge and experience with us and second this prodcast is really good because you use information and theory so it’s easier to see the results. At first i read 10 lines after underlining i read 19 lines so it’s almost doubling thank you so much 😄
You Are Amazing. You Guide Me In My Life. Much Appriciation
Thanks so much for this powerful advice and your teaching, Wanderful day and stay safe,
Wow, this really works!! From 28 lines to 44, and I know I will be even better with practice! Thanks! :)
Okay I did the test, several times. I now read with my finger regardless. I am using a pencil now. If I read 3 hours a day I can complete a 323 page book, in just a few days. My reading speed was no where near that good, until I started practicing doing it how you said. I have signed up to take your free course.
How to get the free course?
@@sufsanin1917 look up Jim Kwik speed reading
@@sanju3721 I did but there was only paid courses. I couldn't find the free course. Can you send me a link?
I tried this tip for the 1st time, it made me read 57% faster. Thanks J
Excellent teaching!
I've had this episode bookmarked for awhile - finally listened to it today. Tried the exercise a few times and I didn't improve much on my speed, but I do feel like I retained more. Excited to put this into practice and to learn more. Thanks!
Ive using my fingers lately when reading (no idea why) and was kind of embarrassed, like why am I reading like a second grader. You just blew my mind, crazy
Kat T just like me , when it reaches in math....... It becomes more worse and i am in secondary 🤔😐
😀.
can’t stop now, got to keep chasing every episode here or podcast
Thank you Jim kwik
It's really funny! I did a little experiment and i notice that if i read on chill music with earplugs, the reading lines decrease with 4-5 lines.
I love learning with you. keep on creating podcasts and videos. have a safe day ahead Jim. Love from the Philippines
I have never used my finger since I can remember. 🙄. I am doing it now. Going to do it several times a day. I MUST get my reading speed up. I am an educated poet that loves to read.
Thats powerful!! 🙌
Noopept is also a good for memory. I take it morning and night as it helps with dream recall as well.
It workeddd thank u very much❤❤
first attempt 45 lines for 60 second; second attempt 90 lines for 60 second )) It is great progress) I ll continue with 4-3-2-1 system too. Thank you!
Great idea just skip the video and read the comments, that's what I call speed viewing lol.
Lol exactly
My life in one sentence!
U are right
🤣
Yes🤣
Hey, I am new to your programs and information and am impressed so far. I did the reading challenge here and picked an article that I've been lugging around for months. Using your method my speed didn't improve as dramatically as some (19%) but. my comprehension was genuinely enhanced. I find the idea that I'm giving myself an extra two months by enhancing my reading skills very motivating. Thanks!
So useful, shall follow. And always so witty filled with earnestness, genuine information. Thanks.
Trying “speed” reading right now for school. When I was young I couldn’t read at all and actually read backwards. Now I’m working on it daily
Thank you Jim 🥰
Wow! I was doubtful that my speed would improve -but my reading speed doubled!
Thank you for this tip but ALSO because you just helped to dispel a very deeply embedded myth - and one that I have felt such shame about.
Someone told me when I was little that using a visual pacer like my finger or a a pen was how babies read and that when I grew up, I would stop doing that. So whenever I felt inclined to use a visual pacer I stopped myself- thinking there’s something wrong with me.
Thank you for telling me that in fact, there was something right with me for wanting to do that!😊
I tried your memory training to recalling the names of people I met. It's working.
Thanks so much Jim, I'm sharing this to my kids🥰🥰
Jim I loved this video this was the best tip i am a fast reader but never realised that i can do better comprehention at the same speed thanyou so much *Love From India*
simply amazing sir i have got your point
when i used my finger to read i found some things i missed than when i read before and i also was more focused and not side tracked. I felt i read faster and understood more of what i read.
These trick are so true and useful thank u for this episode i wish we will get more episodes like this one with new techniques
*10:26*
*You don't need to thank me.*
Thanks:
No thanks
we dont u just copied the comment above but put 1 second after. dislike comment
You saved humanity 10 min * 60 likes = 600 minutes = 10 hours AND COUNTING
Thank you💕
+55% thanks Jim! Saved me a lot of hours. (I'm thinking by pointing on the words my brain can actually focus on the words without subvocalisation, need to do that on the screen too)
You are an amazing person Sir. God bless you
Excellent and Beyond Thanks
Went from 18.5 line per minute to 21 line per minute ... but it might be that the number of lines increased because I was already biased and reading faster than usual !!! I will keep doing it for week and redo the test again after
Thank you Jim for advise
"Knowledge is potential power. It becomes power when you use it."
"Use your finger (or a pen) when you are reading to keep your eyes/mind focus on what you are reading and to increase your speed"
Thank you so much you solve my problem,,, thank you thank you thank you.....
great tips Mr. Jim kwik the man of the house.. thank you very much glad to know... tom. i will start my reading.. focus.. Big Brain here I come.. :)
Wow, Thanks Jim. So many Ahas. Thank You, Thank You
You have a good profession.
I don't have any social media except You Tube, so I'll mention it here!
I went from reading 17 lines per minute (148 words), to 20 lines per minute (204 words). That's testing back to back, and reading in my mind verses reading faster than I can speak, like you've mentioned. So now I will try practicing reading without saying the words in my mind! And practicing this finger following technique! And just pushing to read faster! I can already tell this will work! Thank you for your videos! 😄📚👍👍
aha this is dope. i went from 11 lines averaging at 55 words per minute to 19 lines averaging at 99 words per minute.
😀.
This man is really wonderful ☺️
It also is dependent on the initial understanding of wide meaning words just like communalism , socialism etc .
Love the idea of focus
Ok so I'm trying to decide whether or not to listen to your other material or if you're a hack. As someone that's been speed reading for twenty years at a 60-80% retention rate (depending on fiction or non-fiction/text books). This is EXACTLY how I read. Nice work, very impressed.
I am learning to read faster. Still hitting some road blocks but with intentional focus I can read faster. I pick out the key points and bypass the words I recognize. The biggest thing for me to overcome is reading in my mind. That is my biggest road block is internal reading out loud. I love the Equalizer playing in your video. I've been trying to find an app or site that allows me to upload audio and download an image of an equalizer or something similar with color to put in my audio videos.
So this may sound silly...but I just listened to this vid from start to finish on 2x speed...and then, using the action step he gave, I read a 200 page book in 2.25 hours and never in my life have I done that before. I'm SO EXCITED. I know I could have read the comments but I like supporting channels by watching the entire way through :)
Hey Jim the finger tip is very top. Thank you
Thank you so much ❤️🙏
i love what you say😊
Thank you sir
Sir I request you to provide these coaching in Hindi...
I want to learn how to learn...
But I can't understand properly in this language..
Plzzzzzzz Help Me.
Sir you Are Great....
Try using a visual pacer when you're reading (like your finger), see if your focus and speed's been improved.
Thank you...It worked...☺️☺️
Thank you soo much ...
went from 15 lines to 26 first try , OK that got me motivated
Hey Jim, i am very fortunate to bump into this video of yours randomly on the you tube, and just to say i am really impressed. Being Indian, my English is just average and cannot comprehend many such words and texts. I am a student and often busy with my project and other work. I try to read as many Indian books but again i often encounter the problem of slow or distracted reading. I also want expand my vocabulary and use my skills in report writing and presentation. Frankly speaking i cannot read books of foreign (native English authors) authors. How can i overcome this problem and improve myself.
U r gonna change my life and thank u for that
This is great! Too often there's a long video (like a lot of TED TALKS) that are motivational but totally leave you hanging as to application. This is practical with immediate application. Videos like this are placed in a special playlist. I want to be ACTIVELY making things happen! Listening isn't enough. Thanks Jim. I'm going to do this RIGHT NOW and from now on!
HI Jim! Just discovered you and already inspired. Do you also recommend audible books?
Ooooo my this is great ..wow ..i must try what u just said 👀👀👀😏
I'm only 7 minutes into the video was I was mindblown. I wanted to read this short book - 283 pages. Its non fiction. By doing that short little exercise of timing how many words I could read in 1 minute, I was shocked to see that I read a page a minute and that's at an average reading speed. I should be able to finish reading this book in about 4 hours, maybe faster. There was a time I could read a book a day or 2 a week when I had other things to do and not enough time. I'm watching these videos because somewhere in the last 8 years I stopped reading. I find my mind isn't that sharp anymore and I'm not as articulate. Hopefully I can use these tips and regain the brain of my student days.
Thank you so muchhhhh you r the best I am 16 yrs old and I learn so many things from you
Hi I'm from Philippines, this is so real.. thanks for this wonderful learning session, I already recommend this to my boardmate, family and friends..
That was awesome