How to Read a Book a Day | Jordan Harry | TEDxBathUniversity

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  • čas přidán 16. 05. 2018
  • After a childhood speech impediment left him struggling to read, Jordan learned strategies from world leading speed readers to dramatically enhance his reading ability. Jordan now helps others unleash their potential to learn anything faster. Because he knew that spending hours reading books and watching seminars was not as effective as it could be. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @mario-ks3by
    @mario-ks3by Před 18 dny +1942

    The fact that nobody talks about the forbidden book Making Money Your Reality speaks volumes about how people are stuck in a trance

  • @soothee5086
    @soothee5086 Před 3 lety +1894

    “What habits are holding you back”
    Me: pausing to search up every word I don’t know

  • @deedriver4566
    @deedriver4566 Před 4 lety +3121

    "Time is precious so waste it wisely"

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 4 lety +22

      Dee Driver sure is!
      Connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram (@jordannharryy) if you want to learn more.

    • @cellin6524
      @cellin6524 Před 4 lety +15

      people waste their time 9 to 5 so other people can read a book a day

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 4 lety +5

      @@cellin6524 Also a contributing factor!

    • @Ismailsonkhalil
      @Ismailsonkhalil Před 4 lety +6

      Time is precious so waste it wisely

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 4 lety +3

      @@Ismailsonkhalil Sure is bro!

  • @luket.7468
    @luket.7468 Před 4 lety +1449

    "To teach is to learn twice" Wowww beautifully said. Nice lecture.

    • @alazartessema3444
      @alazartessema3444 Před 2 lety +6

      I'm blown by " Pressing the tip of our tongue." 👌👌👌👌😘 It really works try it every one.

    • @brd8764
      @brd8764 Před rokem

      Lu_kes_

  • @vivvy_
    @vivvy_ Před 6 lety +6881

    He deserved a bigger audience!

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 6 lety +460

      Hey Viv, I really appreciate that but you were my audience and I hope to bring the same value for an audience of 20 people as I will do for 20,000. Thank you for your kind words, and if connect with me on instagram (jordannharry) I'll get you my ebook.

    • @sasha1581
      @sasha1581 Před 5 lety +66

      @@jordanharry man you're so so incredibly kind to everyone and you're just so amazing omg im internally crying lol like fr just knowing that someone that kind exists gives me good vibes. Like you're taking the time to make a difference to this world, you teach people an amazing skill and you're so inspiring. I'd definitely love to constantly see your updates on my feed, so IMMA GO FOLLOW YOU EVERYWHERE NOW LOL

    • @sasha1581
      @sasha1581 Před 5 lety +17

      @@jordanharry BTW IM THAT PERSON WHO SPAMMED YOU A FEW MINUTES AGO I JUST LOVED ALL OF YOUR COMMENTS SO I LIKED ALL OF THEM LOL

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 5 lety +110

      Means the world to me!
      'If you're not making someone else's life better you're wasting your time' - Will Smith

    • @sasha1581
      @sasha1581 Před 5 lety +6

      @@jordanharry totally agree!

  • @amandadudley2983
    @amandadudley2983 Před 6 lety +698

    "Time is precious, so waste it wisely!" Awesome TEDtalk

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 6 lety +15

      Thank you Amanda be sure to connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram if you have any questions :)

  • @jaychristianleria5476
    @jaychristianleria5476 Před 3 lety +3239

    I watch this video twice so I can read two books a day.

    • @juanpabloguitarra
      @juanpabloguitarra Před 3 lety +26

      Gold

    • @mordicus11
      @mordicus11 Před 3 lety +200

      I set the speed to 2x so now I can read 4 books a day

    • @Matt-rw9py
      @Matt-rw9py Před 3 lety +8

      Love your comment haha

    • @Coffee_Mo
      @Coffee_Mo Před 3 lety +31

      I watch half of the video so I can read half a book a day and do other stuff afterwards

    • @ebaocihc7085
      @ebaocihc7085 Před 3 lety +15

      I watched the first five minutes so I can read five minutes per book and keep them in rotation

  • @manjindersingh3243
    @manjindersingh3243 Před rokem +1471

    Thank you Mbappe ! That was helpful.

  • @RaminduRandeni
    @RaminduRandeni Před 4 lety +2023

    20 passively listening people in the studio and 1.4Mn views over here...here's the power of digital era!

  • @reaganlee4388
    @reaganlee4388 Před 5 lety +6331

    1. reduce subvocalization
    A. press tip of tongue to the roof of the mouth
    B. Change your environment that is optimum (not too loud to distract and not too quiet to let mind wander)
    2. reduce regression
    A. Improve concentration by being an active reader ( ask why before reading)
    B. Gliding - cover the lines that you read to remove your safety net
    3. fixations
    A. split the page into 3 columns and use your peripheral vision
    B. Use a pacer
    1. Front and back cover
    2. Table of contents
    3.Skim (10 sec ea pg)
    4.Scan (30 sec ea pg)
    Use one technique at a time such as gliding, bouncing, and visual aids

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 5 lety +211

      Great summary!
      As always I’m more than happy to connect with you on Instagram (@jordannharryy) and LinkedIn to see how I can help you more 👌

    • @OPsmerk
      @OPsmerk Před 5 lety +15

      Thank you

    • @onrxoo
      @onrxoo Před 5 lety +18

      Reagan Lee exactly what I was looking for :)

    • @KulturalnyWilk
      @KulturalnyWilk Před 5 lety +17

      Looks like a gist of a simplification of the book How to Read a Book.

    • @tonyjackdon1700
      @tonyjackdon1700 Před 5 lety +10

      @@KulturalnyWilk Thank you sir, for your wonderful presentation

  • @hadi4183
    @hadi4183 Před 2 lety +184

    1:59 1st Bad habit
    3:24 environment
    4:08 2nd Bad habit
    6:11 3rd bad habit
    7:50 Reading for enjoyment or need
    8:20 How to read a book a day

  • @AristAristA
    @AristAristA Před 4 lety +698

    the basics :
    1. Every day, open a book
    2. Read the book
    3. repeat

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 4 lety +26

      a a simple and powerful! If you have any questions hit me up on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn 👌

    • @indikuzhiyil
      @indikuzhiyil Před 3 lety

      Hhhhha

    • @187erikk
      @187erikk Před 3 lety

      Another is an interesting topic of choice

    • @iamyou111
      @iamyou111 Před 3 lety +1

      ur annoying

    • @muhammadridho7680
      @muhammadridho7680 Před 3 lety +2

      The third instructions is the most hardest thing to do

  • @ClaudiniGod
    @ClaudiniGod Před 6 lety +3268

    I really hate when I read a page and nothing got into my brain. It is a little harder since English isn't my native language.

  • @o.m.9752
    @o.m.9752 Před 5 lety +667

    half empty room...while having among the MOST PRECIOUS PIECE OF ADVICE ON THE INTERNET, thank you sir, that was amazing !!!!!

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 5 lety +75

      Made my day.
      I gave the talk as if there were 200,000 people and not 20 as why should they receive any less. Glad it was recorded and you could be in that auidence!
      As always I’m more than happy to connect with you on Instagram (@jordannharryy) and LinkedIn to see how I can help you more 👌

    • @mohammadrayhanhosain8116
      @mohammadrayhanhosain8116 Před 5 lety +2

      +Jordan Harry How are you, sir? I am slow at reading. Subvocalisation is a big problem for me while reading. Do you suggest to apply bouncing, pacer, gliding at the same time or to apply any one of these three? About bouncing, do you suggest to look the middle word firs and then the side words or 1st word first and the the other words or all the words at the same time(if you suggest to look all the words at the same time, is it possible? if possible, how?). sir, if I try to read fast, i feel bad in my head.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 5 lety +5

      I suggest experimenting with each technique for a week on a variety of sources and materials.
      If you have additional questions feel free to connect with me on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LikedIn :D

  • @deepafrancis5148
    @deepafrancis5148 Před 4 lety +568

    I like how humble and wise he is, such a gem of a person.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 4 lety +20

      Deepa Francis much love! If I can help drop me a message on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn 😁

    • @alekob.3791
      @alekob.3791 Před 4 lety +28

      Jordan Harry 😏 I see you boy

    • @shamailah1
      @shamailah1 Před 4 lety +2

      Jordan Harry I’m gon message you 🙏🏼✨

    • @donoffitness2892
      @donoffitness2892 Před 2 lety

      @@alekob.3791loll

    • @ma-tanica
      @ma-tanica Před rokem +2

      No, it's all just a facade.

  • @confidenceismymiddlename
    @confidenceismymiddlename Před rokem +256

    So you are telling me Mbappé is not only a fast runner but also a fast reader?? This man is so talented!

    • @GatareLibere
      @GatareLibere Před rokem +8

      I came here for this comment. Hahah

    • @basiq_sa
      @basiq_sa Před rokem +3

      Damn you beat me to it 😅🔥

    • @DucNguyen-ek4vq
      @DucNguyen-ek4vq Před rokem +4

      I had to delete my comment with the same joke because you did it first

    • @agentchui
      @agentchui Před rokem +1

      beat me to it too.... take the like

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 9 měsíci +2

      Man of many talents 🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @markzuckerberg3238
    @markzuckerberg3238 Před 5 lety +9531

    Why Is Mbappe Telling Me To Read Books?

    • @barnimb-7519
      @barnimb-7519 Před 5 lety +54

      Mark Zuckerberg yeah sure bro he looks like Mbappe 😂😂😂

    • @yungkarak3332
      @yungkarak3332 Před 5 lety +98

      Mbappe x Lingard x Rashford

    • @moonermuhammad420
      @moonermuhammad420 Před 5 lety +13

      I checked him out again and again....😁

    • @has1nain
      @has1nain Před 5 lety +13

      Hahahahahahahahaha dose look like him, however this is very useful

    • @shrey9660
      @shrey9660 Před 5 lety +10

      Jordan Harry u stole my reply

  • @USGishumura
    @USGishumura Před 5 lety +1662

    You wanna learn how to speed read?, watch animes with subtitles.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 5 lety +37

      USGishumura I’ll give it a go haha
      I’m only a message away on Instagram @jordannharryy or LinkedIn if you need any help.

    • @slightreflections2921
      @slightreflections2921 Před 5 lety +3

      Lol good one

    • @uhhhhawahauh7376
      @uhhhhawahauh7376 Před 5 lety +3

      tru tru

    • @Izuhra
      @Izuhra Před 4 lety +8

      Ive been doing this🤧 i feel like it helps

    • @DrVein
      @DrVein Před 4 lety +10

      Or anything Korean 🤣

  • @jonathanhoffman5609
    @jonathanhoffman5609 Před 4 lety +781

    Bad habit 1. - Subvocalisation
    - Tip 1. Tip of tongue on the roof of your mouth.
    - Tip 2. Environment - Get in a state of relaxation
    Bad habit 2. - Regression (What have I just read?)
    - Tip 1. Active reading - Have good questions ( How long will this take for me to read this? What am I looking for? What key figures & words am I looking for? )
    - Tip 2. Gliding - Use object like a credit card to cover up sentence you've just read
    Bad habit 3. - Fixations (Where your eyes are still on the page)
    - Tip 1. Use a pacer (Pen or finger) - Maintain reading speed
    - Tip 2. Bouncing - Segment page in 3 columns
    How to read a book a day:
    Front & back cover
    Table of contents
    Skimming - Look for key sub headings & diagrams that stick out
    Scanning - Look for key words & figures
    Speed read - Bouncing, gliding or pacing

  • @charliewakefield612
    @charliewakefield612 Před 4 lety +420

    I went to primary school with Jordan, my mum was his teacher in year 6 :), fun fact he was at one point a national level long/triple jumper! I doubt he'll read this, or remember who I am, but behind Chrissie Wellington, you're the 2nd most famous person from Feltwell without doubt! So proud of you Jordan, from Charlie Wakefield

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 4 lety +219

      Charlie Wakefield Charlie of course I do my man!! Love seeing your mum is still active and she had a MASSIVE influence in my life today.
      I’ll be back in March!
      If I can help you more now contact me on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn 👌

    • @lewissjj1417
      @lewissjj1417 Před 4 lety +80

      now this is wholesome

    • @brandonrmz4303
      @brandonrmz4303 Před 4 lety +5

      @@lewissjj1417 yeap:)

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 4 lety +19

      @@lewissjj1417 thanking you!

    • @Rozka
      @Rozka Před 4 lety +12

      That's memories, right there. Keep it.

  • @rita4missions
    @rita4missions Před 5 lety +185

    Sweet, bright and Handsome young man. He finally has been able to give his mother the holidiay she could never have or afford. Great mother who has devouted her life In helping her son to succeed and for this she must be proud of his accomplishments. I wish you both the best in life!

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 5 lety +11

      Rita Pasini thank you!
      As always I’m more than happy to connect with you on Instagram (@jordannharryy) and LinkedIn to see how I can help you more 👌

  • @J00530065
    @J00530065 Před 6 lety +1655

    My greatest concern is comprehension.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 6 lety +161

      Very good point Jarrett. During the training, I deliver I always train memory first as it is no good reading fast if you do not comprehend the information. I hope within the 10-minutes of the video you gained value?

    • @underlyingmotivations313
      @underlyingmotivations313 Před 6 lety +64

      Hello Jordan Harry, thank you for the presentation. I can see how speed reading may be beneficial in reading books designed for the laymen, but it seems to me that when I am attempting to digest an educational book, such as Feynman's six easy pieces or Critique Of Pure Reason by Immanuel Kant, the strategy is not ineffective. For the latter the information is so condensed in each sentence that the only manner to interpret the meaning properly is to digest it slowly, sentence by sentence. What is your take on this? Is it really feasible to devour philosophic books with the lightening speed provided by speed reading?

    • @ramilderogongun311
      @ramilderogongun311 Před 6 lety +21

      Reading and listening create better comprehension. Use text to speech to save cost instead of buying audiobooks. Works only for ebook, physical book is harder to read :)

    • @mrnarason
      @mrnarason Před 6 lety +43

      Jarrett Claiborne Try speed reading a math textbook or philosophy prose.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 6 lety +48

      Unfortunately, some of the techniques shared in this video do not work with math textbooks Victor. I'm currently learning memory techniques for long series of digits so I'll keep you posted :)

  • @Rozka
    @Rozka Před 4 lety +147

    During covid 19 home quarantine. This Ted Talk appeared to help us. Damn youtube algorithm. THANK YOU. His confidence are shown in his simple but deep words.

    • @Jaca.01
      @Jaca.01 Před 4 lety +2

      I had the same !

  • @lucascalzo1333
    @lucascalzo1333 Před 4 lety +1500

    this guy made me
    Read more

  • @clayh2766
    @clayh2766 Před 6 lety +1471

    I really like this and his passion and the reasons for his speech. So sad they were so few people in the audience everybody thumbs up if you think he should speak to a bigger audience

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 6 lety +35

      I'm glad that came across Clay! 1% better each day and that day will come :)

    • @arithmetikmilitantpoetry9548
      @arithmetikmilitantpoetry9548 Před 6 lety +2

      Clay Hartwig but he is..

    • @sylvioufba
      @sylvioufba Před 5 lety +14

      Well, as for today he's got an audience of 445,828 . That's quite a lot. : )
      BTW: Great speaker

    • @sasha1581
      @sasha1581 Před 5 lety

      @@sylvioufba wait what really? How do uno? Akxnakxj I felt really bad for him fr :((((((

    • @himurakenshin6053
      @himurakenshin6053 Před 5 lety +4

      I am sooooooooooooo glad I came across this. What an inspiration.👏👏👏👏

  • @ashlynjohnson6039
    @ashlynjohnson6039 Před 4 lety +782

    i feel bad that he had such a good talk yet so few people laughed at his jokes and there weren’t many people there

  • @mvsfunhouse
    @mvsfunhouse Před 3 lety +3

    I was never much of a book reader growing up but thanks to motivators like you, my daughters and youtube we now have been given the opportunity to read and share kids books with the rest of the world! THANK YOU!

  • @hikingwithmarty
    @hikingwithmarty Před 3 lety +12

    The guy and his personal story alone are of great inspiration. Great talk!

  • @degnom
    @degnom Před 5 lety +239

    “I took a speed-reading course and read War and Peace in twenty minutes. It involves Russia.” Woody Allen

  • @dillonbrooks7807
    @dillonbrooks7807 Před 4 lety +248

    Personally I like engaging with my books and treating it like a conversation. I write thoughts in the margins and underline key points and then write my own “personalized table of contents on a blank page in front of book. That way I can open it up years later and reread and see what I’ve taken action on. Plus some of the best parts of the book are in the places and sections you would least expect or be interested in!

    • @ishakawade9100
      @ishakawade9100 Před 2 lety +11

      Exactly the pleasure is in savoring each word slowly ...

    • @vicktr9601
      @vicktr9601 Před rokem +1

      Agreed

    • @apokalipsff2687
      @apokalipsff2687 Před rokem +1

      Have you ever read “How to read a book: The classical guide to the intelligent reader” by Mortimer Adler?
      If not, I would suggest you read it.
      In summary, it explains the different types of reading, it’s implications/techniques and when to use each one of them (depending on the type of book and your goals on reading them)
      I say this because both yours and Jordan’s strategies for reading are mentioned in the book and serve different purposes, meaning there is no right or wrong way, but there is a right way for each book/reading goals/reader

  • @speedthisup2
    @speedthisup2 Před 4 lety +52

    A great talk, and I appreciate the distinction between reading for enjoyment and reading for school/work. I read for enjoyment a lot, and I only use skimming and scanning if the book isn't that interesting to me and I legitimately just want to get through it. But these techniques are incredibly useful if I have to read a longer text for study purposes. Thank you Jordan!

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 4 lety +1

      Refreshing that you appreciate the distinction I made! If you're open to keeping the conversation going connect with me on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn. 🤓

  • @rishijaiswal1474
    @rishijaiswal1474 Před 2 lety +13

    The tip about reading the front and back cover and the table of contents is a very good idea. It gives you a context and makes it easier to comprehend the text that you are reading. However I feel that the speed of your reading depends a lot on the type of book. If it’s a subject you are already familiar with you will automatically read much faster. Don’t worry about your reading speed. Make sure you comprehend what you read and in some cases you might have to te read a book. Maybe speed reading can be useful if you are studying foe your exams but in general one shouldn’t obsess about how fast you read.

  • @andrjuska9556
    @andrjuska9556 Před 5 lety +386

    *_Summary:_*
    • Habit 1: Subvocalization
    - Tip 1: Press the tip of your tongue to the roof of your mouth
    - Tip 2: Find a good environment
    • Habit 2: Regression
    - Tip 1: Look for key points
    - Tip 2: Gliding
    • Habit 3: Fixations
    - Tip 1: Use a pacer (underline text with hand, or pen)
    - Tip 2: Bouncing (3 columns)
    • How to read a book a day
    - Front and back cover
    - Table of contents (the Pareto principle)
    - Skim (10 secs per page)
    - Scan (30 secs per page)
    - Speed read

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 5 lety +13

      Aндреј Бугариновић thank you for creating this!!
      As always I’m more than happy to connect with you on Instagram (@jordannharryy) and LinkedIn to see how I can help you more 👌

    • @michaellwalker8748
      @michaellwalker8748 Před 5 lety +8

      @@jordanharry Soooo...don't ACTUALLY read the book?

    • @sstrunks8000
      @sstrunks8000 Před 5 lety

      Nice thanks

    • @brianadam8861
      @brianadam8861 Před 5 lety

      Thanks for this!

    • @jovenfrantzborigas4554
      @jovenfrantzborigas4554 Před 4 lety +10

      Well, if u do that you might read fast, but you're sacrifing the enjoyment as well. Reading should be fun, but not forced.

  • @johnpliskin8759
    @johnpliskin8759 Před 6 lety +1683

    how to read a book a day: become wealthy, quit job, read all day

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 6 lety +176

      Not a bad lifestyle if you ask me ;)

    • @edwardlovera3756
      @edwardlovera3756 Před 6 lety +12

      John Pliskin i agree ☝🏻

    • @victoza9232
      @victoza9232 Před 5 lety +57

      John Pliskin You're probably joking, but the situation doesn't have to be like that at all. If you drive to work, or if you're walking around with an iPod or smartphone, listen to a book on CD. It's not "cheating" if you're not moving your eyes across a page. The whole point of reading is to get something out of the book whether written or audio.

    • @austins.219
      @austins.219 Před 5 lety

      @Nicholas Rickhoff indeed

    • @shahmirjadoon1322
      @shahmirjadoon1322 Před 5 lety +4

      Still then you will not be able to read books because you will stuck in other entertainments,

  • @rochafirmeacademy3019
    @rochafirmeacademy3019 Před 2 lety +1

    I agree! He deserved a much bigger audience, both at the venue and online. Thank you so much Jordan Harry.

  • @francisquan224
    @francisquan224 Před 18 dny +1

    2:03 - Bad habit 1. - Subvocalisation
    - Tip 1. Tip of tongue on the roof of your mouth.
    - Tip 2. Environment - Get in a state of relaxation
    4:12 - Bad habit 2. - Regression (What have I just read?)
    - Tip 1. Active reading - Have good questions ( How long will this take for me to read this? What am I looking for? What key figures & words am I looking for? )
    - Tip 2. Gliding - Use object like a credit card to cover up sentence you've just read
    6:11 - Bad habit 3. - Fixations (Where your eyes are still on the page)
    - Tip 1. Use a pacer (Pen or finger) - Maintain reading speed
    - Tip 2. Bouncing - Segment page in 3 columns
    8:13 - How to read a book a day:
    Front & back cover
    Table of contents
    Skimming - Look for key sub headings & diagrams that stick out
    Scanning - Look for key words & figures
    Speed read - Bouncing, gliding or pacing
    --------------------
    Tools I Know: Pacer => SwiftRead (Orange Logo)

  • @NileBrothers
    @NileBrothers Před 5 lety +846

    awesome guy and amazing speech :)

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 5 lety +12

      Nile Brothers means the world!!
      I’m only a message away if I can help on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn.

    • @karkibabakhotang7226
      @karkibabakhotang7226 Před 3 lety

      @@jordanharry
      ?229--?2

    • @matthewkomarovetsky8165
      @matthewkomarovetsky8165 Před 3 lety +1

      That is a great guy right there excellent speech.

    • @q_science
      @q_science Před 3 lety

      Undoubtedly good speech!

    • @jodiya
      @jodiya Před 2 lety

      Nile brother how you gain 500k subscriber ....without upload a single video in youtube😤😤😤😤😤😤

  • @olomolo42
    @olomolo42 Před 6 lety +558

    brilliant video, this CZcams algorithm is doing wonders for me recently!

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 6 lety +11

      I'm glad you think so!

    • @saskueify
      @saskueify Před 6 lety

      The oat Brain Lol, merely an illusion my friend

    • @DSDoesDS
      @DSDoesDS Před 5 lety +1

      Yt more smart than u maybe

    • @olomolo42
      @olomolo42 Před 5 lety

      That might be the case, and I am okay with that.

    •  Před 5 lety

      Naruto is raining all around over here...

  • @reneeacosta2438
    @reneeacosta2438 Před 2 lety +1

    I am SOOOooo grateful for Jordan taking the time to do this presentation....and for the awesome mum that invested into him... so that he can be of value to himself and the rest of the world.
    I've struggled with my reading speed for years. I am an avid book lover. I have way too many books that I am yearning to read, but because I feel like it takes me too long to read the whole book then I end up not reading any of them.
    Just the other day I picked one of my books up an did this.... only I read aloud. And the whole book had a different value just by reading the front/back cover from the author. It felt so good not to mental force my self to commit to the whole book right then an there just because I started reading it.
    -I never dreamed of giving myself the permission to do that with all my books... to get at least something from them instead of them being stored in boxes titled important books to read 🤣, used as props for my computer, or simply just paper guilt reminders everywhere of how I'm not following through with my desired commitment.
    -Thanks I now feel like I can start reading again and have fun in the process. Hope has been restored, and guilt has been extinguished.🙏📚🏆

  • @HamletNOR
    @HamletNOR Před 4 lety +9

    His mum must be so proud of him. Fantastic talk!

  • @rizalenecaballero2216
    @rizalenecaballero2216 Před 4 lety +54

    No matter what, let’s read with enjoyment. To comprehend what you read you need to feel, touch, imagine and recreate the story in your head. The story , the lessons and everything you read will retain and you’ll understand them more. Just enjoy it, you don’t need to read fast or finish a book immediately. It’s better to focus on one book per week/month. What’s important is that you understood what you read and got to enjoy while doing it.

  • @melanieannplans2666
    @melanieannplans2666 Před 4 lety +9

    I am SO happy that despite a small in-person crowd, this video has amassed over 1.2 million views! I've been intrigued by the notion of speed reading lately, because I want to read more fiction books; I consider myself to be a slow reader because I do tend to reread the same sentence over again. I love the advice of using something to cover the previous sentence you've just read - I used to use book marks and go underneath each line, but going the opposite way makes more sense. I can't to become a more efficient reader!

  • @Wakeensito
    @Wakeensito Před 4 lety +4

    Spoke in half a room but reached Millions. Thank you for this.

  • @prnicho
    @prnicho Před rokem

    Hats off to this impressive individual and his particularly impressive Mum. Especially so since he still has a trace of the speech impediment but she, and he, not only overcame it but boosted him up enough to speak in a public forum. Lessons for all of us.

  • @annubinoy242
    @annubinoy242 Před 5 lety +3

    Wow i really needed this..
    I loved the closing line..
    'time is precious so waste it wisely'

  • @JustPixie2501
    @JustPixie2501 Před 6 lety +7

    Great talk! I will definitely try this out. Have a lot of goodies on my bookshelf I need to get through. Thank you 🙌🏾

  • @MrDakaltiBugger
    @MrDakaltiBugger Před 3 lety

    Wow, zero BS, straight to the point, golden pointers. Thank you!

  • @Jamajalama
    @Jamajalama Před 3 lety +45

    Summary:
    -pick small books, preferably with a lot of pictures

  • @laurentiuolivian1861
    @laurentiuolivian1861 Před 5 lety +6

    Great speech Jordan. We all, i guess, are thinking we want to avoid the danger of loosing the substance for the love of speed. They both matter, at some point, and here is an example, a quote from Dostoyevsky: "Man isn't happy because he doesn't know he is." You don't think about how much time it took you to read, instead your brain concentrates at the meaning of those words. If you find a book that interests you, you will be able to read it very fast as you get absorbed by the plot. It's all about the perception of time and not the actual seconds on our wrist watch, about getting the information you want, it's about how curious you are, about identifying yourself with the character, that's what changes your reading speed; the more interested you are, the faster you read. I personally can read faster Asimov then Mann because the first one is very clear, and the second one very descriptive, and i don't want to invert speeds because otherwise i will loose the essence. Nonetheless i want to try the technique and increase the speed i can understand so i can increase the speed that i'm reading, and i can only do this by beeing more focused on the subject and trying to understand what the author is trying to tell.

  • @thebluerabbit3051
    @thebluerabbit3051 Před 4 lety +15

    There were 30 people in the room, but 1,2 million were listening 🙏🏽

  • @rhonir3209
    @rhonir3209 Před 3 lety +1

    Well, I wish I would live in the U.S.A so I could have a nice talk with him and thank him for this TED Talk. This really improved my reading and overall approach on a book on a completely stressfree level. I did not feel like watching someone super overachieving and trying to sprint after him/her, this felt more like a friend giving me some nice tips. Thank you very much, I wish you and your mother all the best!

  • @shanksre6186
    @shanksre6186 Před 3 lety +3

    What a lovely lad. I bet his Mum is so proud of him.

  • @mkentaa
    @mkentaa Před 5 lety +64

    I read a book a week by searching the audio book on CZcams, putting it speed play to 2x or 1.5x and listenning while I read at the same speed. Works fine

    • @pawanjakhadm5442
      @pawanjakhadm5442 Před 3 lety +1

      I will also try

    • @revmachine2662
      @revmachine2662 Před 3 lety

      I study the same way
      I do all the scanning and skimming
      Then i teach the voice recorder on my phone or i read aloud to it
      When i have to revise after a few days, i play the recording and read along in my mind :)
      Warning, this takes a really large amount of your time. Helps u plan out how long it'll take to revise though :D

  • @annmcneal7804
    @annmcneal7804 Před 4 lety +8

    I got straight A’s and teased out of a lot of my college classes- straight A’s in analytical reading and reasoning and speed reading in college. College history and education was much easier! Thanks for this video. I was also reading- and spelling and writing way before school age. .. before I was in “ head start” - and that was before kindergarten.

  • @PresidentKennedy1961
    @PresidentKennedy1961 Před 3 lety

    He's actually a really great speaker.I'm glad that this video has gotten the attention that it deserves

  • @mikelight2008
    @mikelight2008 Před 3 lety

    You explain things very well as if you had a flashlight into how our minds work and you're explaining accordingly and effectively.

  • @KingaMoor
    @KingaMoor Před 4 lety +3

    He's a very handsome and articulate speaker. I'm so glad that I've started on speed reading before I discovered this video. It's always good to learn from someone who's experience and successful at their craft. He gave us valuable information to apply to our life and our mind.

  • @pankhudigupta6081
    @pankhudigupta6081 Před 6 lety +43

    I, personally, am a very slow reader and I am so excited to try this out. I usually use audiobooks, because my reading speed is too slow for my grade level since I have lived in many countries and not all of them gave the same importance to reading as the U.S. does. I am hoping this works, thank you Jordan! :)

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 6 lety +21

      What I would recommend Pankhudi still keep listening to your audiobooks! 1. Put it on 1.5x faster or even 2x faster as this will get your brain use to taking information in at a faster rate. 2. Try and read the book your listening to at the same time as you will be using two senses (sight and hearing), which will improve your comprehension as you increase your reading speed. Hope that helps?

    • @pankhudigupta6081
      @pankhudigupta6081 Před 6 lety +3

      yes, it sure does. Thank you!

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 6 lety +2

      You're more than welcome Pankhudi!

    • @dejhanojames8775
      @dejhanojames8775 Před 6 lety +3

      I think I will try this. Thanks for the advice

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 6 lety +2

      More than welcome- Be sure to keep in touch with me via Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn.

  • @mwise7960
    @mwise7960 Před rokem +2

    Your mother must be so proud of you, Jordan. What a blessed family!

  • @munishkumar7697
    @munishkumar7697 Před 3 lety +4

    I wonder in real time only 15-20 people can listen to this amazing speech,but thanks to the technology millions can get benifited ..

  • @borisbrian6082
    @borisbrian6082 Před 4 lety +14

    Time is precious
    The most underrated statement
    I'm 18 and I still remember my childhood like yesterday, tomorrow I'll be something else
    Make today count
    Read a book and Learn a skill be productive
    Good luck for you and myself

  • @LotusMystery
    @LotusMystery Před 6 lety +352

    I feel ashamed of myself watching this. I used to read a lot when I was a kid...

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 6 lety +62

      No need to feel ashamed, never to late to create a new habit!

    • @archaontheeverchosen539
      @archaontheeverchosen539 Před 6 lety +18

      missghost me too i havnt read a whole book in years i wasnt like this iv just lost interest in all aspects of my life

    • @karthikrox6310
      @karthikrox6310 Před 6 lety +27

      Archaon The Everchosen same, I've noticed it's because electronic media is ruining my focus completely, I'm trying to change it though

    • @RealBREAKtheArtist
      @RealBREAKtheArtist Před 5 lety

      karthik rox Facts.

    • @LinkEX
      @LinkEX Před 5 lety +6

      @karthik rox Yeah, especially social media ruins our focus.
      Try some digital fasting, ideally with some meditation.
      You'll be surprised how different and calm even just a single day without digital media feels.

  • @sleep-deprivedalien
    @sleep-deprivedalien Před 3 lety +43

    anyone else who envisions whatever they’re reading in their head like it’s a scene from a movie??

    • @juanpabloguitarra
      @juanpabloguitarra Před 3 lety +3

      That's exactly what you should do for better memorising and enjoying your reading, In a book I read about mind and memorization, they call that "photographic memory", If you want to look at it, its name is "Cómo desarrollar una mente prodigiosa" by Spanish author and world memorization and reading record holder Ramón Campayo, I think it is translated to english, I strongly suggest you to read it, will change your life! 😀

    • @sleep-deprivedalien
      @sleep-deprivedalien Před 3 lety +1

      @@juanpabloguitarra thanks for the tip, bud. will definitely check that out.

    • @revmachine2662
      @revmachine2662 Před 3 lety +1

      Me..!

    • @svono_svono_music
      @svono_svono_music Před 3 lety +1

      Yes

    • @sallgoodman8953
      @sallgoodman8953 Před 2 lety

      @@sleep-deprivedalien now I'm curious and I have a question I hope you may answer, are you by any chance left-handed or left footed.

  • @macdonald1032
    @macdonald1032 Před 4 lety +3

    The lesson made a lot sense to me.
    My challenge, our challenges is consistency.

  • @Nrgheal
    @Nrgheal Před 6 lety +8

    Jordan, your courtesy to people in the comments is so refreshing; I believe this teaching and learning skill is only the beginning of many great achievements you shall find in your life. You’ve encouraged me to get some more of my library read starting today! Congratulations to your mother, what a special woman.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 5 lety +3

      andyrauf it’s the very least I can do for yourself and others who have taken the time to give me your attention.
      The compliment to my mother is lovely- thank you.
      As always I’m more than happy to connect with you on Instagram (@jordannharryy) and LinkedIn to see how I can help.

  • @miperroyyo
    @miperroyyo Před 6 lety +626

    Who else is trying to read the comment fast?

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 6 lety +25

      I'm speed reading them as we speak hahaa

    • @TheLink1593
      @TheLink1593 Před 6 lety +3

      :)

    • @mysong5569
      @mysong5569 Před 6 lety

      +

    • @om-qe4hh
      @om-qe4hh Před 5 lety +3

      funny i've read your comment thrice to comprehend it properly and it's a very easy sentence. that means i ma tired and im lazy to correct misspelling

    • @gustavohelmer6564
      @gustavohelmer6564 Před 5 lety +1

      Mi perro y yo huahauahuahauah I am! Just trying though

  • @rubenarmandofigueroafuentes

    What an incredible and straightforward presentation

  • @stephblenheim4283
    @stephblenheim4283 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for this wonderful video. Inspirational. I'm reading a book a day in lockdown and I love it

  • @curtismcdonald6461
    @curtismcdonald6461 Před rokem +11

    Jordan 😃 Wow‼️ Excellent tutorial along with your personal story - both are great motivations that inspire one to engage your methodology. I actually use similar steps and your tutorial validates that the process works beautifully. I suspect most novice speed-readers give up after “skimming” level and they miss the golden opportunity to see how effectively all 3 steps (Skim, Scan, SpeedRead) work synergistically. I started this method in college and it took months of practice to engage these vital steps. This was due to the awkwardness of it ; it’s a new habit and not the normal way we learned in school. But persistence pays off. One additional note; if I am reading an Academic subject, I add 2 steps to your process, Jordan. 1 - annotation. 2 - index cards. I annotate a phrase or word in the margin of the page. Then I return to those annotations and copy them down on an index card. Now I’ve nailed that chapter and I own that information! Done! When I do that step, I nail down what I’m supposed to learn. It really works! You are correct Jordan - it is far more effective when it comes to the speed and the full comprehension you gain, if and only if the four steps are used. Well, done amigo! I wish you continued success in your future TEDTalks. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us!

  • @dangdieuuyen1668
    @dangdieuuyen1668 Před 4 lety +3

    I've seen a couple of videos about speed reading and this video stand out, ironically from a student rather than an experience world champion or mentor. Good job mate.

  • @ludwigvb1216
    @ludwigvb1216 Před 3 lety

    Me encanta, porque su plática no habla sólo de pasar los ojos por las hojas rápido, sino de entender y visualizar la información más rápido y de forma más efectiva. Es decir, habla de mejorar o eficienciar el proceso natural de la lectura en su relación directa con el entendimiento.

  • @nigebemand7124
    @nigebemand7124 Před 3 lety +3

    What a fantastic guy. Such a good clear and very helpful speech with actual good advice. He realy deserved a much much bigger audience. I love the time is precious waste it wisely bit haha.

  • @HeyWelcomeToMyWorld
    @HeyWelcomeToMyWorld Před 6 lety +1078

    Try speed reading Nietzsche.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 6 lety +115

      I'll get back to you on that one ;)

    • @chandlerangol6718
      @chandlerangol6718 Před 6 lety +27

      I was putting Nietzsche into context throughout the entire lecture and couldn’t digest it

    • @funkahontas
      @funkahontas Před 6 lety +166

      Jordan Harry I don’t know man, the benefits of a slow, comprehensive read of a difficult book outweighs having read more books in less time, it’s all about consistency for me, for example I spent 2 hours a day for 2 weeks to finish the republic by Plato that’s 300 pages, but I enjoyed it way more (tried reading it with speed reading and barely could make out what was happening, it felt like I had never read it )

    • @nelsonalmodovar9809
      @nelsonalmodovar9809 Před 6 lety +9

      You took the thoughts right out of my head.

    • @anthonypeltier4039
      @anthonypeltier4039 Před 5 lety +16

      One sentence per day with him is the equivilant of one book per day for most others

  • @AboutArchie
    @AboutArchie Před 5 lety +7

    Really enjoyed this. I have practiced some of these techniques and I do expect I read faster than average. Time to step it up with these fresh insights and additions. BTW, thank your mom for us.

  • @jimpoole6037
    @jimpoole6037 Před 3 lety

    Excellent. I am a physician who helps all ages with their focus, attention, learning. I use these techniques, those that do will thrive!

  • @blazerplays4961
    @blazerplays4961 Před 3 lety

    I have been bad at reading for a long time and this video honestly changed my life

  • @MrSebastianBlake
    @MrSebastianBlake Před 6 lety +3

    Thank you so much for talk Jordan. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 6 lety

      Awh my pleasure Sebastian! Be sure to keep in touch with me via instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn.

  • @cwhite2324
    @cwhite2324 Před 4 lety +10

    Really enjoyed the information you discussed in this video. Such a good point you made at 1:25-1:45.
    Thank you Mr. Harry!!!

  • @Ken-bn9oe
    @Ken-bn9oe Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for the time and effort you spent in making this video.

  • @maripilianguiano3945
    @maripilianguiano3945 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you. These tips are absolutely helpful. I want to read more and I find myself taking a long period to finish a book. Decided to find a way to help me and this is helpful. Now, I’m putting this techniques in action. 👌🏼

  • @sams7751
    @sams7751 Před 5 lety +5

    Great advice, inspiring to see someone who once had an impediment speak in front of others for a sustained period 👍🏾

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 5 lety

      Olivier Giroud really appreciate the support!
      As always be sure to connect with me on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn and let’s keep the conversation going 👌

  • @andreas-swe
    @andreas-swe Před 5 lety +5

    Wow what a good speaker, I wish this guy would teach me how to get rid of stage-fright.

  • @michaelhoward4152
    @michaelhoward4152 Před 4 lety +1

    This was an outstanding Ted Talk, and Jordan Harry helped reinforce some things I knew and practiced, as well as teaching me something new, in the "Bounce Method."
    Like many others, I was jolted by how few attended this great presentation, though that was overshadowed by Jordan's warm demeanor and the joy he seemed to have in teaching and sharing his acquired skills.
    I know this video is about "How to Read a Book a Day," but I do want to add that I've learned using different colored pens and highlighters, as you scan the print, to note important facts, comments, names, and then going back later to read only what you marked can do a lot to help your retention and/or jump right to what's most important to you, in the book. The different colors help keep your brain active and engaged. As Jordan pleasantly reminded us, just make sure it's your book.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 4 lety

      Michael Howard thank you for sharing empathy with me and new learnings which I can take away! As always more than happy to have a conversation over on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn 🤓

  • @jaicejacob3524
    @jaicejacob3524 Před 4 lety +1

    Was watching ted talks from years....
    For me, this was the Most Fruitful ted x talk EVER!!!!!...
    U did amazingly well in explaining this to us...
    Thank you for sharing this knowledge....!!!!

  • @TsetsiStoyanova
    @TsetsiStoyanova Před 5 lety +122

    I love this speech!

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 5 lety +8

      Tsetsi thank you very much!
      I’m only a message away if I can help on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn.

  • @tvzuropa
    @tvzuropa Před 6 lety +3

    Wow! I have watched lots of youtube videos on speed reading and this was one of the best. Very well explained and presented.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 6 lety

      WOW! That is quite a statement- thank you. More than happy to connect on LinkedIn and talk more.

  • @9mccloud
    @9mccloud Před 3 lety

    Many children need and will benefit from this valuable lesson. I will pass it on. God bless your mother and God bless you.
    Thank you

  • @nikhilbele1
    @nikhilbele1 Před 3 lety

    Awesome talk, excited to actually implement all that in my reading habits.

  • @nadjib007
    @nadjib007 Před 2 lety +9

    In a world where useless content is spreading, this video broke that rule, that's one of the few times that the CZcams recommendations gave me valuable content, I won't say valuable I would say life changing, thank you my man for this valuable technic .

  • @Obsidian1392
    @Obsidian1392 Před 5 lety +12

    Amazing TED talk.
    Very surprised his audience was so small! How much can we achieve if we learn to read faster and more effectively? One of the most essential skills there is

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 5 lety +4

      Means the world!
      And thankfully you joined that audience so thank you!
      Only a message away if I can help on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn.

  • @Phurin
    @Phurin Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for your good will Mr.Harry.

  • @sonnybrown4758
    @sonnybrown4758 Před 4 lety +1

    This is so amazing. I’ve needed this for so long.

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 4 lety

      Sonny Brown Thank you- really means a lot!
      If you have a question contact me on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn

  • @alexq.5527
    @alexq.5527 Před 4 lety +5

    I love this so much! This really helped me read a lot faster, and as someone who loves reading, this was a blessing :) Thank you so much for this, you are way too underappreciated :)

  • @JohanvanBreugel
    @JohanvanBreugel Před 3 lety +3

    Great talk, watch this at 1,5 speed (at least) and find out what speeding up CZcams can bring you along with speed reading.

  • @MrSuperJeronimo
    @MrSuperJeronimo Před 4 lety +1

    So so helpful! I will try to implement this!

  • @abhishekghosh6809
    @abhishekghosh6809 Před 2 lety

    The last line actually made me write it down as my Morning reminder. 👏👏

  • @daviantoniobrandao4515
    @daviantoniobrandao4515 Před 6 lety +457

    For a moment, i tough was Mbappe on the thumbnail! lol

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 6 lety +54

      Hahaha you would not believe how often I get that when I travel around Europe!!

    • @PHlophe
      @PHlophe Před 6 lety +6

      I noticed the resemblance right away. similar sets of features and identical complexion. only difference is the cultural background. Time to learn French , Jord.

    • @william_8844
      @william_8844 Před 5 lety

      Its the brother from another mother

    • @aiayumi
      @aiayumi Před 5 lety

      I was thinking he looked familiar!

    • @nnaled458
      @nnaled458 Před 5 lety +1

      Me too!

  • @moogsoe1132
    @moogsoe1132 Před 5 lety +5

    Thank you so much. This really inspires and motivated me and I want to be able to speed read so I'm going to try better so thank you I will never give up

    • @jordanharry
      @jordanharry Před 5 lety +1

      Moo G Soe glad it inspires you!
      I’m only a message away if I can help on Instagram (@jordannharryy) or LinkedIn 👌

  • @martellia3638
    @martellia3638 Před rokem +1

    Thank you, this well said! I’m on my way to reading a book a day now!

  • @lifelessonsquotes5176
    @lifelessonsquotes5176 Před rokem +1

    So much helpful especially for me !!
    Thankyou sir 💓💓💓💓💓